Boldt Funeral Home

Veteran services at Boldt Funeral Home

Boldt Funeral Home in Faribault, MN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Boldt Funeral Home provides an upgraded funeral experience for Veterans and First Responders, including a patriotic quilt. They assist families with military funeral honors, which are free for eligible veterans, covering flag folding, the playing of Taps, a three-volley rifle salute, and guidance on VA benefits for headstones or markers. Eligibility is verified via DD-214 or discharge papers." Published pricing lists $4,469 for basic burial and $1,765 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial gifts, and traditional burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Boldt Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,765. That places direct cremation roughly 39% below the Minnesota median ($2,877). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Fort Snelling National Cemetery in MN, approximately 40 miles from Boldt Funeral Home. Boldt Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Minnesota has approximately 567 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Boldt Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Boldt Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,765. 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 Boldt Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Boldt Funeral Home is located at 300 Prairie Ave. in Faribault, MN. You can reach the home at (507) 334-4481. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Boldt Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Boldt Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, preplanning, grief support, memorial gifts, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Boldt Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Boldt Funeral Home provides an upgraded funeral experience for Veterans and First Responders, including a patriotic quilt. They assist families with military funeral honors, which are free for eligible veterans, covering flag folding, the playing of Taps, a three-volley rifle salute, and guidance on VA benefits for headstones or markers. Eligibility is verified via DD-214 or discharge papers.

Which faith traditions does Boldt Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for All Christian denominations, Catholic, Other faiths as requested families, among others.

What sets Boldt Funeral Home apart

Family-owned and operated for 99 years, since 1927.
On-site crematory for complete cremation arrangements.
Offers some of the most affordable cremation rates compared to local, state, and national providers.
Accommodates diverse religions and cultures, ensuring personalized services for all.
Provides an upgraded funeral experience for Veterans and First Responders, including a patriotic quilt.
Offers flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend services.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Gifts

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Traditional Burial

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Funeral Home

· Family-Oriented Environment

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Crematory
· Funeral Home

Specializations

· Affordable Cremation Rates
· Accommodating Diverse Religions and Cultures

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: All Christian denominations, Catholic, Other faiths as requested. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral

The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.

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How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.