Evans-Nordby Funeral Home

Veteran services at Evans-Nordby Funeral Home

For veterans in Brooklyn Center, MN, Evans-Nordby Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,950 for basic burial and $3,840 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: funeral & cremation services, memorial options, veteran services, cremation with a memorial service, cremation after a funeral service, and immediate burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include on-site chapel.

Published pricing at Evans-Nordby Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,840. That places direct cremation roughly 33% 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 Fort Snelling National Cemetery in MN, about 19 miles from Evans-Nordby 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 sets Evans-Nordby Funeral Home apart

• Locally owned and operated since 1905, providing over a century of service to the Twin Cities.
• The Brooklyn Center location is the only funeral home in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
• Features the Charlotte H. Nordby Memorial Hall, honoring a dedicated former owner.
• Offers a unique 'Travel Plan' providing coverage for deaths occurring more than 75 miles from home, nationally or internationally.
• Provides educational seminars on funeral planning and related topics, including Medical Assistance and Medicaid.
• Team includes dedicated pre-planning specialists to assist with advanced arrangements and pre-funding.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Catholic, Various Christian denominations. 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.