Veteran services at Iten Funeral Home
Veteran families in Browerville, MN can turn to Iten Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,195 for basic burial and $2,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, veterans services, veterans headstones, and veterans burial flags. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Iten Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,695. That places direct cremation roughly 6% below 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 Fort Snelling National Cemetery in MN, about 32 miles from Iten 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 Iten Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,695. 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 Iten Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Iten Funeral Home is located at 300 7Th Street East in Browerville, MN. You can reach the home at (320) 594-2242. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Iten Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Iten Funeral Home provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Iten Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Iten 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 Iten Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Non-denominational / Evangelical families, among others.
What sets Iten Funeral Home apart
- Operated by Julie Stern, who transitioned from a career as a practical nurse to mortuary science.
- Features a companion support dog, Lewey, available to comfort visitors.
- Maintains independent, non-corporate ownership, focusing loyalty on individual families.
- Former owners, Mike and Heidi Iten, remain active in the community and assist with funeral home operations.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Minnesota Funeral Director’s Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Children's Grief Connection
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Non-denominational / Evangelical.
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.