Veteran services at Atwater Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Atwater Funeral Home and Cremation Service, located in Atwater, MN, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and government headstones. Published pricing lists $7,575 for basic burial and $3,185 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, aquagreen cremation, and green cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Atwater Funeral Home and Cremation Service: direct cremation from $3,185. That places direct cremation roughly 11% 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 - Redwood Falls in MN, about 43 miles from Atwater Funeral Home and Cremation Service. 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 Atwater Funeral Home and Cremation Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,185. 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 Atwater Funeral Home and Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Atwater Funeral Home and Cremation Service is located at 508 West Atlantic Avenue in Atwater, MN. You can reach the home at (320) 974-8377. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Atwater Funeral Home and Cremation Service offer veteran families?
Atwater Funeral Home and Cremation Service provides funeral services, cremation services, aquagreen cremation, green cremation, advance planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Atwater Funeral Home and Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Atwater Funeral Home and Cremation Service mentions VA benefits paperwork and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Atwater Funeral Home and Cremation Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Atwater Funeral Home and Cremation Service apart
- Specialization in AquaGreen Cremation, an eco-friendly water-based alternative to flame cremation.
- Five generations of family ownership and operation since 1889, providing 135 years of service.
- Comprehensive advance planning resources, including free seminars, preplanning checklists, and an eBook.
- Extensive grief support, including daily grief steps emails for one year and resources for children.
- Staff members actively involved in local community service, such as Melissa Robnik as a firefighter and EMS provider in Atwater.
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · AquaGreen Cremation
- · Green Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Minnesota Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · AquaGreen Cremation
- · Green Cremation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, 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.