Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory

Veteran services at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory

Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory serves veteran families in Aberdeen, SD with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. 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.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, burial services, veterans services, and pet cremation services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include chapel and indoor pet columbarium.

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). 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 Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Veterans Cemetery in SD, about 71 miles from Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory. 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 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 and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Christian.

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.