Veteran services at David Lee Funeral Home
David Lee Funeral Home serves veteran families in Wayzata, MN with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,680 for basic burial and $2,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional cremation, green burial alternatives, honoring veterans, immediate burial, memorial services, and graveside services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel, vegetable garden, and floral gardens.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Snelling National Cemetery in MN, about 15 miles from David Lee 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
Does David Lee Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
David Lee Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (952) 473-5577 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is David Lee Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
David Lee Funeral Home is located at 1220 Wayzata Boulevard East in Wayzata, MN. You can reach the home at (952) 473-5577. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does David Lee Funeral Home offer veteran families?
David Lee Funeral Home provides traditional funerals, traditional cremation, natural organic reduction, green burial alternatives, personalization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does David Lee Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, David Lee Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does David Lee Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for United Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets David Lee Funeral Home apart
- Offering Natural Organic Reduction (human composting) as an environmentally sustainable alternative to traditional burial and cremation.
- Providing Green Burial alternatives for those seeking a natural return to the earth.
- The facility, originally built in 1925, has been remodeled to include modern reception halls and features vegetable and floral gardens.
- Family-owned and operated since 1961, with current owner Mike Lee continuing his father David Lee's legacy.
- Mike Lee was elected Wayzata Person of the Year in 2017 for his extensive community involvement.
- Extensive personalization options, including life tribute videos, keepsake candles, symbolic gestures like dove or butterfly releases, and military honors.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Green Burial Alternatives
- · Immediate Burial
- · Graveside Services
- · Committal Services
- · Interment
Cremation
- · Traditional Cremation
- · Ashes Returned To Family
- · Ashes Converted To Stones
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Rotary Club of Wayzata
- · Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce
- · Wayzata Community Church
Specialties
- · Environmentally Friendly Options
- · Personalized Ceremonies
- · Military Honors
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: United Church of Christ.
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.