Veteran services at Cron-Sheehy Funeral Home & Cremation
Cron-Sheehy Funeral Home & Cremation serves veteran families in Eveleth, MN with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Cron-Sheehy Funeral Home & Cremation Service explicitly states a specialization in "Honoring Veterans," indicating a commitment to providing services that recognize and celebrate the sacrifices and patriotism of military personnel." Published pricing lists $5,840 for basic burial and $3,640 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation and memorial gifts. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Cron-Sheehy Funeral Home & Cremation: direct cremation from $3,640. That places direct cremation roughly 27% above 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 Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Duluth in MN, approximately 37 miles from Cron-Sheehy Funeral Home & Cremation. Cron-Sheehy Funeral Home & Cremation 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. Cron-Sheehy Funeral Home & Cremation is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Cron-Sheehy Funeral Home & Cremation cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,640. 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 Cron-Sheehy Funeral Home & Cremation located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cron-Sheehy Funeral Home & Cremation is located at 502 Adams Ave. in Eveleth, MN. You can reach the home at (218) 744-1638. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cron-Sheehy Funeral Home & Cremation offer veteran families?
Cron-Sheehy Funeral Home & Cremation provides funerals, cremation, memorial gifts, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cron-Sheehy Funeral Home & Cremation help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Cron-Sheehy Funeral Home & Cremation Service explicitly states a specialization in "Honoring Veterans," indicating a commitment to providing services that recognize and celebrate the sacrifices and patriotism of military personnel.
Which faith traditions does Cron-Sheehy Funeral Home & Cremation accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist, Methodist, Episcopalian families, among others.
What sets Cron-Sheehy Funeral Home & Cremation apart
- Over 85 years of continuous service in the Eveleth area, building multi-generational trust.
- Specialization in honoring veterans with dedicated services.
- Commitment to customized services reflecting individual values, preferences, and budget.
- Provision of a full range of memorial gifts to support grieving families.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist, Methodist, Episcopalian, Presbyterian, Jewish, Nondenominational Christian.
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.