Veteran services at Wass Home For Funerals, Inc.
For veterans in Beresford, SD, Wass Home For Funerals, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include wass funeral chapel - centerville and wass funeral chapel - alcester, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
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Published pricing at Wass Home For Funerals, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,400. That places direct cremation roughly 14% 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 South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in SD, about 38 miles from Wass Home For Funerals, Inc.. 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 Wass Home For Funerals, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,400. 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 Wass Home For Funerals, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wass Home For Funerals, Inc. is located at 301 North 3rd St. in Beresford, SD. You can reach the home at (605) 763-2232. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wass Home For Funerals, Inc. offer veteran families?
Wass Home For Funerals, Inc. provides pre-planning, burial, cremation, mausoleum entombment, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wass Home For Funerals, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Wass Home For Funerals, Inc. mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Wass Home For Funerals, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Lutheran, Evangelical Covenant, United Church of Christ, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Wass Home For Funerals, Inc. apart
- Over 138 years of continuous operation, established in 1887, serving the region.
- Staff members, like Manager John Wegh, have served with the Region VIII DMORT (Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team) during national emergencies including 9/11, major hurricanes, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Operates three distinct chapel locations across the communities of Beresford, Alcester, and Centerville, South Dakota.
- Offers comprehensive pre-planning services, including an online planner and a detailed life history form, to facilitate personalized arrangements and ease family burdens.
- Provides extensive grief resources, including an online library featuring content from Dr. Alan Wolfelt, a recognized grief expert.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Region VIII DMORT (Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team)
- · Alcester Lions Club
Specialties
- · Traditional Services
- · Cremation Services
- · Personalization
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Lutheran, Evangelical Covenant, United Church of Christ, Catholic. 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.