Veteran services at Dingmann Funeral Care
Dingmann Funeral Care, located in Annandale, MN, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,040 for basic burial and $2,540 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, veterans services, memorial services, and memorial candle. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Dingmann Funeral Care: direct cremation from $2,540. That places direct cremation roughly 12% below 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 Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Little Falls in MN, about 53 miles from Dingmann Funeral Care. 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 Dingmann Funeral Care cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,540. 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 Dingmann Funeral Care located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dingmann Funeral Care is located at 305 Park Street East in Annandale, MN. You can reach the home at (320) 274-8811. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dingmann Funeral Care offer veteran families?
Dingmann Funeral Care provides burial, cremation, pre-planning, grief support, aftercare program, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dingmann Funeral Care help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Dingmann Funeral Care mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Dingmann Funeral Care accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran (ELCA), United Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Dingmann Funeral Care apart
- Four Generations of Experience
- Certified Professional in Funeral Planning (CPFP)
- Life Tribute Celebrant
- Comfort Animal (Arlo, a goldendoodle)
- E-Aftercare (Stepping Stones Program)
- Text Message Follow-up for one year after services
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Minnesota Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
- · Healing Hearts Connection
Specialties
- · Life Tribute Celebrant
- · Certified Professional in Funeral Planning
- · Comfort Animal
- · Sensitive Service to All Faiths
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran (ELCA), 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.