Veteran services at Hauser-Hantge Chapel
Hauser-Hantge Chapel serves veteran families in Fairfax, MN with military funeral planning. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $3,000 for basic burial and $750 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Redwood Falls in MN, about 16 miles from Hauser-Hantge Chapel. 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
Does Hauser-Hantge Chapel publish funeral prices?
Hauser-Hantge Chapel has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (507) 426-7274 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Hauser-Hantge Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hauser-Hantge Chapel is located at 601 South Park St. in Fairfax, MN. You can reach the home at (507) 426-7274. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Hauser-Hantge Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Hauser-Hantge Chapel 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 Hauser-Hantge Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, United Methodist families, among others.
What sets Hauser-Hantge Chapel apart
- Over a century of continuous operation, with roots dating back to 1882, demonstrating deep historical ties to the Fairfax community.
- Part of the larger Hantge McBride Hughes Funeral Chapels and Crematory network, offering broader resources and support.
- Recent facility remodeling and enhanced handicapped accessibility, ensuring a welcoming and accommodating environment.
- Offers prearrangement counseling to assist individuals in planning their final wishes.
- Provides resources for grief support and specialized information for veterans.
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, United Methodist.
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.