Veteran services at Hamilton Funeral Home
Hamilton Funeral Home serves veteran families in Marshall, MN with military funeral planning. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $6,500 for basic burial and $3,500 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 burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Hamilton Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,500. That places direct cremation roughly 22% 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 Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Redwood Falls in MN, about 36 miles from Hamilton 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 does a funeral at Hamilton Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,500. 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 Hamilton Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hamilton Funeral Home is located at 701 Jewett Street in Marshall, MN. You can reach the home at (507) 532-2933. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hamilton Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Hamilton Funeral Home provides cremation services, funeral services, pre-arrangements, visitation, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hamilton Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Hamilton Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Hamilton Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran (LCMS), Lutheran (LCMC), Lutheran (WELS) families, among others.
What sets Hamilton Funeral Home apart
- Dedicated 'Healing Connections Aftercare' program, partnered with a licensed social worker (Shelly Versaevel), offering ongoing grief support beyond the funeral service.
- Comprehensive online grief support resources, including discussion forums and educational tools.
- Emphasis on personalized services and 'Celebrating Life's Stories', as reflected in numerous family testimonials.
- Staff consistently praised in testimonials for clear communication, organizational skills, and attentive presence throughout services.
- Active recruitment for licensed funeral directors, offering a robust compensation package including potential housing, indicating investment in staff and long-term service capacity.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Minnesota Funeral Directors Association (MFDA)
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
Specialties
- · Healing Connections Aftercare
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran (LCMS), Lutheran (LCMC), Lutheran (WELS). 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.