Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home

Veteran services at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home

Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home in Rapid City, SD supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home provides services for veterans, including burials at Black Hills National Cemetery, a United States National Cemetery near Sturgis, South Dakota." Published pricing lists $4,875 for basic burial and $2,620 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial and cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,620. That places direct cremation roughly 12% 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 Black Hills National Cemetery in SD, approximately 23 miles from Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. Osheim & Schmidt 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. Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,620. 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 Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home is located at 2700 Jackson Boulevard in Rapid City, SD. You can reach the home at (605) 343-0077. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home provides burial, cremation, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home provides services for veterans, including burials at Black Hills National Cemetery, a United States National Cemetery near Sturgis, South Dakota.

Which faith traditions does Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist, Wesleyan families, among others.

What sets Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home apart

Over 235 years of combined staff experience in funeral service.
Long-standing local family-owned tradition in Rapid City since 1946, with continuous operation through several ownership changes.
Commitment to personalized services, offering thoughtfully planned and uniquely tailored burial and cremation options.
Active promotion of the 'Have the Talk of a Lifetime' program to encourage family discussions about end-of-life wishes.
Extensive online grief resources, including the 'Griefwords Online Library' by Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
Staff members hold Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) accreditation, demonstrating advanced professional commitment.

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Facility

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· National Funeral Directors Association
· South Dakota Funeral Directors Association
· Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice

Specializations

· Pre-Need Counseling

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Lutheran, Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist, Wesleyan. 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.

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How 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.