Veteran services at Hickey Funeral Home
Hickey Funeral Home serves veteran families in Chamberlain, SD with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,655 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Hickey Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,655. That places direct cremation roughly 11% below the South Dakota median ($2,992). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Sicangu Akicita Owicahe Veterans Cemetery in SD, about 73 miles from Hickey Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 116 funeral homes in South Dakota. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Hickey Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,655. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Hickey Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hickey Funeral Home is located at 215 South Main St. in Chamberlain, SD. You can reach the home at (605) 734-5272. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hickey Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Hickey Funeral Home provides burial, cremation, service pricing, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hickey Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Hickey Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Hickey Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran (LCMS), Episcopal, United Church of Christ, Assemblies of God families, among others.
What sets Hickey Funeral Home apart
- Partnership with Rausch Brothers Monument for a local monument display office.
- Offers Legacy Touch fingerprint keepsakes for personalized remembrance items.
- Provides an extensive online grief library from the Center for Loss and Life Transition, featuring articles by Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- Dedicated guidance on veteran benefits and services.
- Offers both online and in-person pre-planning options, including a downloadable Simple Planner and 'Have the Talk of a Lifetime' resources.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Midlothian Chamber of Commerce
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · New Lenox Lion’s Club
- · New Lenox Chamber of Commerce
- · Father Dick Allen Knights of Columbus
- · American Legion Post # 50
- · Knights of Columbus Council #1366
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Fingerprint Keepsakes
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran (LCMS), Episcopal, United Church of Christ, Assemblies of God, Evangelical Free Church of America, Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.