Veteran services at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home
For veterans in Jordan, MN, Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,275 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, flame cremation, water cremation, veteran services, green burial, and natural burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,275. That places direct cremation roughly 21% 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 Fort Snelling National Cemetery in MN, about 15 miles from Ballard-Sunder 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 Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,275. 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 Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home is located at 104 First St. W in Jordan, MN. You can reach the home at (952) 492-2818. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home provides traditional services, cremation services, flame cremation, water cremation, aquamation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran (ELCA), Lutheran (WELS), Methodist (UMC), Baptist families, among others.
What sets Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home apart
- Minnesota's only full-service funeral home offering both on-site flame and water cremation (aquamation/resomation) through Reflections Crematory.
- Third-generation family ownership with over a century of service in Scott County.
- Certified celebrant services for highly personalized, non-traditional ceremonies.
- Comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with military honors and VA benefits.
- Extensive grief support resources, including a year of daily grief support emails.
- Commitment to transparent guidance and personalized service, adapting to individual family needs and traditions.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Green Burial
- · Natural Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Flame Cremation
- · Water Cremation
- · Aquamation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Crematory, Alkaline Hydrolysis
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Water Cremation
- · Aquamation
- · Resomation
- · Certified Celebrants
- · Veteran Services
- · Pre-Planning
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran (ELCA), Lutheran (WELS), Methodist (UMC), Baptist.
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.