Veteran services at Reck Funeral Home
Reck Funeral Home serves veteran families in Miller, SD with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel and reception center, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial services, graveside ceremony, memorial services, veterans benefits, and military honors. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Reck Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,890. That places direct cremation roughly 30% above 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 Sicangu Akicita Owicahe Veterans Cemetery in SD, about 110 miles from Reck 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Reck Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Ceremony
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Selected
- · South Dakota Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Personalized Tributes
- · Celebrant Services
- · Monument Design
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Mennonite Brethren.
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.