Veteran services at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel
Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, MN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel ensures that each veteran is given a service with the utmost respect, honoring those who have served the country." Published pricing lists $4,985 for basic burial and $1,845 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. A smaller but favorable set of 6 reviews averages 4.5 stars.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Redwood Falls in MN, approximately 41 miles from Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel. Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel 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. Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel publish funeral prices?
Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (320) 587-2128, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel is located at 899 Highway 15 South in Hutchinson, MN. You can reach the home at (320) 587-2128. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel ensures that each veteran is given a service with the utmost respect, honoring those who have served the country.
Which faith traditions does Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations (e.g., Lutheran, Catholic), Jehovah's Witness, Interfaith families, among others.
How do families rate Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel?
Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel holds a 4.5-star rating across 6 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel apart
- Operates the only crematory in a five-county area, ensuring continuous care for cremations.
- Offers comprehensive preplanning services online for convenience.
- Provides reception and catering facilities within their chapels for post-service gatherings.
- Collaborated with Oakland Cemetery to construct a chapel on cemetery grounds available for funeral services and visitations.
- Offers extensive grief resources, including support groups like GriefShare, Compassionate Friends, and Children's Grief Connection.
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian denominations (e.g., Lutheran, Catholic), Jehovah's Witness, Interfaith.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Our family was very pleased with everything the Dobratz Hantge funeral chapel did for us when our father passed away. They took care of every detail so we could focus on being together as a family. The entire staff was warm and professional.”
“Our family was so pleased at how they were so efficient in handling everything, even details we didn't expect. In a kind and respectful way, they talked to each of us and gave us direction all along the way.”
“Thank you Tina for responding ASAP on information that I had asked for! Very professional!”
“Excellent and very helpful”
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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.