Veteran services at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory
Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory serves veteran families in Aberdeen, SD with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory offers dedicated services for veterans, assisting families in accessing benefits and arranging services that honor the sacrifice and commitment of those who served the country." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, burial services, veterans services, and pet cremation services. 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 and indoor pet columbarium. 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 Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory: direct cremation from $3,500. That places direct cremation roughly 17% 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 Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Veterans Cemetery in SD, approximately 71 miles from Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory. Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory 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. Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,500. 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 Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory is located at 414 5th Ave. NW in Aberdeen, SD. You can reach the home at (605) 225-0691. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory offer veteran families?
Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory provides cremation services, traditional funeral service, memorial service, graveside service, burial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory offers dedicated services for veterans, assisting families in accessing benefits and arranging services that honor the sacrifice and commitment of those who served the country.
Which faith traditions does Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian families, among others.
What sets Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory apart
- Third-generation family-owned and operated since 1961, making it the only funeral home under the same family ownership for over 60 years in Aberdeen and the surrounding area.
- On-site crematorium, ensuring loved ones remain in their care throughout the cremation process.
- Pets At Rest Cremation Services, featuring the area's first crematory exclusively for animals, offering pet cremation, an indoor columbarium, and pet memorial services.
- Ability to provide live streaming of services for family and friends unable to attend in person, as noted in testimonials.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Pet Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Pet Cremation Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian.
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.