Veteran services at Dahl Funeral Home
For veterans in East Grand Forks, MN, Dahl Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel, parking lot, and reflection reception room, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,945 for basic burial and $3,190 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: basic cremation, cremation with viewing, traditional burial, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Dahl Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,190 and basic burial from $6,695. That places direct cremation roughly 11% 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 Fargo National Cemetery in ND, about 70 miles from Dahl 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 Dahl Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,190, basic burial starts at $6,695. 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 Dahl Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dahl Funeral Home is located at 2029 Central Avenue Northwest in East Grand Forks, MN. You can reach the home at (218) 773-2971. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dahl Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Dahl Funeral Home provides advanced funeral planning, basic cremation, cremation with viewing, traditional burial, funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dahl Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Dahl Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Dahl Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Covenant (Christian) families, among others.
What sets Dahl Funeral Home apart
- Long-standing presence in the East Grand Forks and Grand Forks area since 1951, operating as a family-owned business since 2011.
- Offers comprehensive online memorials with features for service information, tributes, flower ordering, donations, guest books, and photo galleries.
- Provides an extensive online Griefwords Online Library for grief resources, curated by the Center for Loss and Life Transition.
- Specializes in assisting families with Medicaid eligibility and Veterans' Benefits.
- Staff includes a dedicated musician and hairdresser, offering specialized services for funeral arrangements.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Basic Cremation
- · Cremation With Viewing
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Arrowhead Funeral Directors Association
- · Minnesota Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Medicaid Assistance/Eligibility
- · Veterans' Benefits
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Covenant (Christian). Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.