Veteran services at Reck Funeral Home
Reck Funeral Home serves veteran families in Miller, SD with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Luce, Luze AND Reck Funeral Homes provides extensive support for veterans, including assistance with completing Veterans Administration paperwork, securing applicable benefits (such as Presidential Memorial Certificates and Governor’s Memorial Certificates), and arranging military honors like "Taps" and American Flag presentations. They can also facilitate ceremonies at local War Memorials and are knowledgeable about burial benefits at national and VA cemeteries, including Black Hills National Cemetery." On-site amenities include chapel and reception center, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial services, graveside ceremony, memorial services, veterans benefits, and military honors. 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 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 Reck Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,890. That places direct cremation roughly 30% above 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 Sicangu Akicita Owicahe Veterans Cemetery in SD, approximately 110 miles from Reck Funeral Home. Reck 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. Reck Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Reck Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,890. 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 Reck Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Reck Funeral Home is located at 313 East 1St Avenue in Miller, SD. You can reach the home at (605) 853-3127. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Reck Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Reck Funeral Home provides cremation, burial services, traditional funeral services, viewing, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Reck Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Luce, Luze AND Reck Funeral Homes provides extensive support for veterans, including assistance with completing Veterans Administration paperwork, securing applicable benefits (such as Presidential Memorial Certificates and Governor’s Memorial Certificates), and arranging military honors like "Taps" and American Flag presentations. They can also facilitate ceremonies at local War Memorials and are knowledgeable about burial benefits at national and VA cemeteries, including Black Hills National Cemetery.
Which faith traditions does Reck Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Mennonite Brethren families, among others.
What sets Reck Funeral Home apart
- Personalized funeral experiences, including unique celebrations of life
- Certified Celebrant services for non-denominational or customized tributes
- Bagpiper available for services
- Wildflower Keepsakes distributed to guests
- Comprehensive assistance with Veterans Benefits, including paperwork and military honors
- Monument sales and design services through Sunburst Memorials
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Ceremony
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Selected
- · South Dakota Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Personalized Tributes
- · Celebrant Services
- · Monument Design
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Mennonite Brethren.
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.