Veteran services at Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory
For veterans in Alexandria, MN, Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include on_site_chapel and reception_space, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, direct_cremation, green_burial, ground_burial, and cemetery_services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on_site_chapel.
Published pricing at Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory: direct cremation from $2,695. That places direct cremation roughly 6% below the Minnesota median ($2,877). 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 Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Little Falls in MN, about 52 miles from Anderson Funeral Home and 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 567 funeral homes in Minnesota. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,695. 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 Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is located at 659 Voyager Drive Northwest in Alexandria, MN. You can reach the home at (320) 763-5900. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory offer veteran families?
Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory provides cremation, burial, direct_cremation, pre_planning_services, repatriation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC) families, among others.
What sets Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory apart
- Owns and operates an on-site crematory, ensuring continuous care for the deceased.
- Extensive aftercare programs including monthly grief support groups, a grief resources library, and six-week grief seminars.
- New Horizons program specifically for individuals who have lost a spouse or partner, offering social events and support.
- "Everything After" and "Brighter Mornings" programs for administrative tasks post-loss and emotional grief support with therapist-created courses and online groups.
- Specialized assistance with Veterans Affairs burial benefits, military funeral honors, and memorial items.
- Personalized monument design services through a granite partner.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC).
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.