Veteran services at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, located in Fargo, ND, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions 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 $2,795 for basic burial and $1,900 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, veteran services, and online memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel and online memorials.
Published pricing at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,800. That places direct cremation roughly 44% below the North Dakota median ($3,195). 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 Fargo National Cemetery in ND, about 9 miles from Hanson-Runsvold 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 122 funeral homes in North Dakota. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,800. 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 Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home is located at 215 7Th Street South in Fargo, ND. You can reach the home at (701) 232-3222. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home provides cremation, preplanning, traditional burial, veteran services, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Evangelical Free, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home apart
- Offers Companion Animal Death Doula services through a certified staff member, integrating animal companionship into the healing process.
- Provides free livestreaming of all services, with recordings available afterward, allowing remote family and friends to participate.
- Partners with Hope Blooms, a local nonprofit, to repurpose donated flowers into bedside bouquets for community members in need.
- Offers extensive grief support, including a weekly 'Growing in Grief' group and a year of weekly grief messages for ongoing comfort.
- Staff members hold specialized certifications, such as Certified Preplanning Consultant and Certified Grief Educator, ensuring knowledgeable guidance.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · North Dakota Funeral Directors Association
- · Hope Blooms
- · FM Area Youth Symphonies
- · FM Regional Chaplaincy
- · Soul Solutions Recovery Center
- · First Lutheran Church
- · East Gate Masonic Lodge
- · Hospice of the Red River Valley
Specialties
- · Certified Companion Animal Death Doula
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Evangelical Free, Catholic.
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.