Veteran services at Kirk Funeral Home
Veteran families in Rapid City, SD can turn to Kirk Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,540 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: funeral service with ceremonial rental casket followed by cremation, cremation followed by a premier memorial service, cremation with a graveside service, direct cremation, online memorials, and veteran's benefits assistance. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Kirk Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,995. That places direct cremation roughly 33% 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 Black Hills National Cemetery in SD, about 26 miles from Kirk 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 Kirk Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,995. 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 Kirk Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Kirk Funeral Home is located at 1051 East Minnesota St. in Rapid City, SD. You can reach the home at (605) 343-4808. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Kirk Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Kirk Funeral Home provides pre-planning, funeral service with ceremonial rental casket followed by cremation, cremation followed by a premier memorial service, cremation with a graveside service, direct cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Kirk Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Kirk Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Kirk Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for United Methodist, Lutheran, Wesleyan families, among others.
What sets Kirk Funeral Home apart
- Offers a comprehensive online grief library, featuring resources from Dr. Alan Wolfelt and the Center for Loss and Life Transition, to support families beyond the service.
- Provides specialized assistance with veteran benefits, including burial flags, government markers, memorial certificates, and burial plots.
- Emphasizes pre-planning services, allowing individuals to document their final wishes to alleviate stress for their families.
- Features a staff with diverse professional backgrounds, including former law enforcement and church pastors, many with strong local ties to the Rapid City community.
- Includes specific amenities in cremation packages, such as coffee service at visitations and a selection of urns.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Funeral Service With Ceremonial Rental Casket Followed By Cremation
- · Cremation With A Graveside Service
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · South Dakota Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran Funeral Care
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: United Methodist, Lutheran, Wesleyan.
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.