And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. Luke 2:7
Axelson Funeral & Cremation Services
Service of Remembrance
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:30 P.M.,
Butte Country Club, 3400 Elizabeth Warren Ave, Butte, Montana
Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home Sidney, Montana
Christmas Tree of Remembrance & Open House
Friday, December 20, 2024 from 11am – 4pm
Fulkerson Funeral Home, 315 2nd St. NW, Sidney, Montana
Standing Strong Together: Supporting Those Battling Cancer
Our Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home Family is so proud to be a supporter of our local non-profit organization “Bras for A Cause” and to have participated in the 12th Annual BRAS for A CAUSE Bra and Live Auction held here in Williston, ND. This amazing organization is dedicated to assisting the people of Williston and the surrounding communities who are battling cancer. They raise hundreds of thousands of dollars every year through their live auctions, cook offs and other community efforts.
This year’s entry “Harley Davidson -No One Rides Alone” bra was made by our Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Homes Office Manager, Billie Lockie. It was the highest grossing bra that was auctioned off that night at $3,200.00! We also donated a beautiful fall basket made by our Administrative Assistant, Zoe Liffrig. This was also one of the highest grossing silent auction baskets that sold for $250.00! Our Funeral Director, Kurt Baade donated his hand made dog food & water dish to the silent auction, which sold for $200.00! Our very own Funeral Attendant, Darwin Stevens donated his time through Stevens Auctioneer Services and entertained the crowd with his humor and talent going above and beyond to get the highest bid.
Our community is the heart of everything we do—it’s where we live, work, grow, and support one another. In times of challenge, it’s more important than ever that we come together to lend a hand, offer kindness, and lift each other up. Cancer is a fight that affects not just the person diagnosed, but their families, friends, and entire communities. Right now, there are countless individuals facing this tough battle—bravely navigating treatment, uncertainty, and the emotional toll it takes. When we stand united, we create a stronger, more resilient community where no one has to face hardships alone.
Planning Ahead
More and more people are realizing the many advantages of prearranging their funerals. The process is simple, and the benefits to the loved ones who are left to handle the arrangements are very well recognized and appreciated. To accommodate the growing need for professional pre-planning support, we provide highly trained and experienced Pre-Need Counselors at Stevenson & Sons:
Lynn Anderson in Miles City, Montana • 406-232-4457
Natalie Boey in Helena, Montana • 406-442-8520
Steve Pearce in Williston, North Dakota • 701-572-6329
Some of the benefits of prearranging are:
Pre-planning allows you to express your own wishes • It means that your loved ones will not have to make a number of important decisions during a time of mourning • Your funeral plan is transferable, in case you move away • It relieves your family of the financial burden • It allows your loved ones to spend their time comforting each other during a time of grief, instead of concerning themselves with the specifics of the arrangements • When pre-planning, there are both guaranteed and non-guaranteed plans available to choose from • It allows you the opportunity to discuss your final arrangements with family members to ensure clarity, and to ensure that those responsible are comfortable with all of your decisions.
If you’d like to know more, we recommend visiting: https://www.whypreplan.org/
Funeral Planning Aid
We frequently receive questions regarding what the person responsible for making funeral arrangements should expect. Since we’ve received so many requests for this information, we are placing a link which allows our newsletter subscribers to download a complete copy of our Funeral Planning Aid. The informative article is presented as a PDF – simply click the PDF Button below to access it. That way, if you wish, you may keep it on your computer for future reference or sharing with others. If after you read the article, you have any questions, please contact one of our pre-planning professionals: Lynn Anderson in Miles City, Montana at 406-232-4457 • Steve Pearce Williston, North Dakota at 701-572-6329 • Natalie Boey in Helena, Montana at 406-442-8520. To download the Funeral Planning aid PDF CLICK HERE.
Who’s eligible for Military Funeral Honors?
- Military members on active duty or in the Selected Reserve.
- Former military members who served on active duty and departed under conditions other than dishonorable.
- Former military members who completed at least one term of enlistment or period of initial obligated service in the Selected Reserve and departed under conditions other than dishonorable.
- Former military members discharged from the Selected Reserve due to a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty.
How to establish veteran eligibility
Submit the DD Form 214. The DD Form 214 may be obtained by filing a completed Standard Form 180 with: National Personnel Records Center(NPRC) • 9700 Page Blvd. • St. Louis, MO 63132. The Standard Form 180 may be obtained from: http://www.archives.gov/research/order/standard-form-180.pdf
Headstones for Veterans
For complete information and ordering, please visit: Legislative Changes Concerning Eligibility for Headstones, Markers and Medallions – National Cemetery Administration (va.gov)
Supporting Others
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Financial Assistance
If you lost a loved one due to Covid-19, you may qualify for financial assistance for your family’s funeral expenses. Click here to find out more information. Recently posted on the FEMA Covid-19 Funeral Assistance page: The COVID-19 incident period ended on May 11, 2023. FEMA will continue to provide funeral assistance until Sept. 30, 2025, to those who have lost loved ones due to this pandemic.
