Dougherty Funeral Home Inc

Veteran services at Dougherty Funeral Home Inc

For veterans in Duluth, MN, Dougherty Funeral Home Inc coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,675 for basic burial and $1,840 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include chapel.

The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Duluth in MN, about 18 miles from Dougherty Funeral Home Inc. 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 sets Dougherty Funeral Home Inc apart

• Oldest locally family-owned and operated funeral home in Duluth, spanning three generations of direct family ownership and a fourth generation joining the staff.
• Staff members with significant local community involvement, such as Mark Boettcher's role in the St. Louis County Rescue Squad and Casey Cooper's volunteer work with Healing Heart Connection, including a fundraising paddle down the Mississippi River.
• Offers the GriefPlan Video Program by Dr. Jason Troyer and free grief e-booklets as part of their comprehensive grief support resources.
• Provides extensive personalization options for services, including photos, videos, artwork, music, and literary readings, to create unique tributes.
• David P. Dowd, a co-founder of Jarvi-Dowd Funeral Home, brings over 55 years of licensed funeral director experience to the team.
• The funeral home's parking lot is shared with the neighboring Twelve Holy Apostles Orthodox Church, indicating a close community relationship.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: All faiths, Lutheran, Catholic, Orthodox 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.