Veteran services at Benson Funeral Home
Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,925 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 5.0 rating from 9 reviews on Google.
Published pricing at Benson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,925. That places direct cremation roughly 36% 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 South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in SD, about 47 miles from Benson 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 Benson Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,925. 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 Benson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Benson Funeral Home is located at 1225 Ryans Rd. in Worthington, MN. You can reach the home at (507) 376-4477. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Benson Funeral Home offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Benson Funeral Home starts at $3,925. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Benson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Benson Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
How do families rate Benson Funeral Home?
Benson Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating across 9 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Phil and Alyssa walked young people with no funeral experience through the entire process using checklists and handled details without being asked, making an unfamiliar situation manageable.
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.