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 their own words: "The funeral home assists families with death-related claims, including VA insurance benefits." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial service, burial, cremation, and online memorial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include funeral chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
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). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in SD, approximately 28 miles from Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home. Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
South Dakota has approximately 116 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home is among them.
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?
The funeral home assists families with death-related claims, including VA insurance benefits.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Committal Service
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · South Dakota Funeral Directors Association
- · Heritage Funeral Home
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Lutheran, Methodist, Reformed, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.