Veteran services at Will Funeral Chapel, Inc.
Will Funeral Chapel, Inc. in Mitchell, SD supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include reception center and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorials, cremation services, direct burial, direct cremation, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Will Funeral Chapel, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,085. That places direct cremation roughly 3% 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 68 miles from Will Funeral Chapel, 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 Will Funeral Chapel, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,085. 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 Will Funeral Chapel, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Will Funeral Chapel, Inc. is located at 210 East Green Dr. in Mitchell, SD. You can reach the home at (605) 996-2326. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Will Funeral Chapel, Inc. offer veteran families?
Will Funeral Chapel, Inc. provides funerals, memorials, ceremonies, traditional funeral service, cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Will Funeral Chapel, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Will Funeral Chapel, Inc. mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Will Funeral Chapel, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Will Funeral Chapel, Inc. apart
- Established in 1973, providing decades of service in Mitchell, SD.
- Features an on-site reception center accommodating 80 guests and a chapel for 160 attendees.
- Offers specialized assistance with veterans and social security benefits, life insurance procedures, and probate.
- Provides extensive grief support resources through the Griefwords Online Library.
- Offers comprehensive pre-planning services, including an online planner.
- Staff includes a past president of the South Dakota Funeral Directors Association and a funeral director licensed in multiple states for pre-need insurance.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Direct Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · South Dakota Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Pre-Planning
- · Assistance with Veterans Benefits
- · Assistance with Social Security Benefits
- · Assistance with Life Insurance Procedures
- · Assistance with Probate
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist.
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.