Veteran services at Hindt Funeral Home
For veterans in Grand Meadow, MN, Hindt Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,825 for basic burial and $2,995 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, burial, military honors, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Hindt Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,995. That places direct cremation roughly 4% 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 - Preston in MN, about 24 miles from Hindt 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 Hindt Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,995. 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 Hindt Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hindt Funeral Home is located at 104 Grand Avenue East in Grand Meadow, MN. You can reach the home at (507) 754-5215. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hindt Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Hindt Funeral Home provides personalized services, traditional services, cremation services, preneed services, funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hindt Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Hindt Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Hindt Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran (ELCA), Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, Presbyterian (PCUSA) families, among others.
What sets Hindt Funeral Home apart
- Eight locations across Minnesota and Iowa, providing broad regional coverage.
- Dedicated staff including two owners, Jim Hindt and Katie Hudek, and a team of licensed professionals.
- Explicit specialization in Veterans Services, offering military honors, headstones, and burial flags.
- Comprehensive grief support, including online resources and a year-long daily email message program.
- Detailed guidance on funeral etiquette and frequently asked questions available on their website.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran (ELCA), Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, Presbyterian (PCUSA). 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.