Veteran services at Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home
Veteran families in Parker, SD can turn to Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include funeral chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,400 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, and online memorial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include funeral chapel.
Published pricing at Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,700. That places direct cremation roughly 10% 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 South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in SD, about 28 miles from Hofmeister-Jones 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 Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,700. 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 Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home is located at 130 East 2Nd Street in Parker, SD. You can reach the home at (605) 297-4402. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home provides arrange online, plan ahead, grief support, send flowers, immediate need, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Methodist, Reformed, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home apart
- Over a century of continuous operation and multi-generational family involvement since 1906, with the Penning family continuing this legacy of local ownership.
- Multiple physical locations serving Parker, Marion, Viborg, and Hurley, providing accessibility across the region.
- Comprehensive online memorialization options, including customized online memorials, tribute videos, and integrated flower ordering.
- Extensive pre-planning resources, including online forms, checklists, and educational materials, to help families prepare for future needs.
- Assistance with navigating Social Security benefits and VA insurance claims, offering practical support beyond funeral arrangements.
- Staff expertise, including a Certified Funeral Service Practicioner and the Turner County Coroner, providing specialized knowledge and local community integration.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Committal Service
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · South Dakota Funeral Directors Association
- · Heritage Funeral Home
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Methodist, Reformed, Catholic. 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.