Veteran services at Hauser-Hantge Chapel
Hauser-Hantge Chapel serves veteran families in Fairfax, MN with military funeral planning. In their own words: "The Hantge Funeral Chapels website includes a dedicated 'Veteran Information' section, indicating support and services for veterans." 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 VA national cemetery is Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Redwood Falls in MN, approximately 16 miles from Hauser-Hantge Chapel. Hauser-Hantge Chapel can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Minnesota has approximately 567 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Hauser-Hantge Chapel is among them.
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 — 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?
The Hantge Funeral Chapels website includes a dedicated 'Veteran Information' section, indicating support and services for veterans.
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 & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, United Methodist.
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.