Veteran services at Gregory J. Norman Funeral Chapel
For veterans in Grand Forks, ND, Gregory J. Norman Funeral Chapel coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "The funeral chapel offers specialized veteran services, with professional care experts available to guide families through all the benefits and services available for their veteran loved ones." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,050 for basic burial and $2,515 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include veteran services, cremation, and memorial service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Gregory J. Norman Funeral Chapel: direct cremation from $2,515. That places direct cremation roughly 21% below the North Dakota median ($3,195). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Fargo National Cemetery in ND, approximately 66 miles from Gregory J. Norman Funeral Chapel. Gregory J. Norman Funeral Chapel can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
North Dakota has approximately 122 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Gregory J. Norman Funeral Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Gregory J. Norman Funeral Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,515. 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 Gregory J. Norman Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gregory J. Norman Funeral Chapel is located at 2950 South Washington St. in Grand Forks, ND. You can reach the home at (701) 746-4337. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gregory J. Norman Funeral Chapel offer veteran families?
Gregory J. Norman Funeral Chapel provides funeral service, pre-planning, veteran services, cremation, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gregory J. Norman Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral chapel offers specialized veteran services, with professional care experts available to guide families through all the benefits and services available for their veteran loved ones.
Which faith traditions does Gregory J. Norman Funeral Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic families, among others.
What sets Gregory J. Norman Funeral Chapel apart
- Five-generation family ownership and operation since 1901.
- Emphasis on personalized ceremonies, incorporating music, readings, and symbols to create meaningful tributes.
- Comprehensive grief resources and support through an affiliation with the Center for Loss and Life Transition and Dr. Alan Wolfelt's online library.
- Specialized guidance and assistance for veteran services.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Center for Loss and Life Transition
Specializations
- · Grief Resources
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Roman Catholic.
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.