Veteran services at Carlin Funeral Home
Carlin Funeral Home serves veteran families in Erskine, MN with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include fosston facility: chapel and erskine facility: chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,000 for basic burial and a quoted rate for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 5.0 stars from 10 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: granite memorials, online memorial, burial, cremation, and graveside/committal service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include fosston facility: chapel and erskine facility: chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fargo National Cemetery in ND, about 66 miles from Carlin 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.
Carlin Funeral Home has a 5.0-star rating from 10 Google reviews.
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
Does Carlin Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Carlin Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (218) 435-1144 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Carlin Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Carlin Funeral Home is located at 326 Vance Ave. S. in Erskine, MN. You can reach the home at (218) 435-1144. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Carlin Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Carlin Funeral Home provides obituaries, send flowers, granite memorials, grief support, online memorial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Carlin Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Carlin Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Carlin Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Free Lutheran, Lutheran, Baptist, United Methodist, Catholic families, among others.
How do families rate Carlin Funeral Home?
Carlin Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating across 10 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Carlin Funeral Home apart
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation since 1933, evolving from a business established in 1928.
- Operates three distinct locations in Fosston, McIntosh, and Erskine, serving a wide rural area.
- Offers comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and memorial item applications.
- Provides specialized granite memorial services with dedicated consultants, James (Jim) and Nicole Juve.
- Offers extensive free grief support resources, including Dr. Jason Troyer's GriefPlan Video Program and e-booklets.
- Provides personalization options for services, such as tribute videos, keepsakes, and live streaming.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside/Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Minnesota Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Granite Memorials
- · GriefPlan Video Program
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Free Lutheran, Lutheran, Baptist, United Methodist, Catholic, Assembly of God, Bible Church. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Carlin Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“They are truly the best! After losing my grandpa unexpectedly, their kindness, compassion, and guidance were amazing! Thank you for everything you do, during a families time of need. ❤️”
“A place where the walk along with you during a difficult time. Very accomodating and supportive.”
“Mom passed this month here in California....they arranged everything during this difficult time for our family...Tim always kept me informed on her final journey back to Minnesota...they genuinely care and make sure everything was perfect! Thank You!”
“An old friend Jack Neves Joe LePeir and Jeff Carlin”
“They were very caring during the death of our grandma. Very professional. Great experience”
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.