Veteran services at Atkins-Northland Funeral Home
Atkins-Northland Funeral Home, located in Cloquet, MN, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include reception room and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,965 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, funeral & memorial services, prepaid cremation, memorial programs and stationery, cremation urns, and cremation remembrance jewelry. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Atkins-Northland Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,965 and basic burial from $4,930. That places direct cremation roughly 38% above 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 - Duluth in MN, about 14 miles from Atkins-Northland Funeral Home. 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 Atkins-Northland Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,965, basic burial starts at $4,930. 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 Atkins-Northland Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Atkins-Northland Funeral Home is located at 801 14Th Street in Cloquet, MN. You can reach the home at (218) 879-7184. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Atkins-Northland Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Atkins-Northland Funeral Home provides cremation services, funeral & memorial services, funeral preplanning, prepaid cremation, event planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Atkins-Northland Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Atkins-Northland Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Atkins-Northland Funeral Home apart
- Over 100 years of continuous service in Carlton and South St. Louis counties.
- Handicap-accessible facility opened in 1995.
- Owned and operated by licensed funeral directors Bob and Karen Atkins since 2009.
- Offers Parting Stone, a collection of smooth, polished stones made from cremated remains.
- Provides cultural and religious options including Incense Burning, Multicultural Funerals, and Ritual Washing.
- Features catered events and live music options for life celebrations.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Prepaid Cremation
- · Home Delivery Of Ashes
- · Cremation Urns
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Cremation Keepsakes
- · Ash Scattering
- · Incense Burning
- · Ritual Washing
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Cremation Society of Minnesota, Inc.
- · Altogether
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
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.