Veteran services at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home
Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home in Rapid City, SD supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
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). 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 23 miles from Osheim & Schmidt 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · South Dakota Funeral Directors Association
- · Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
Specialties
- · Pre-Need Counseling
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist, Wesleyan. 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.