Veteran services at Iten Funeral Home
Veteran families in Browerville, MN can turn to Iten Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Iten Funeral Home provides comprehensive support for veterans, including arranging Military Funeral Honors, assisting with applications for Government-furnished headstones or markers for eligible veterans' graves, and providing Veterans Burial Flags. They offer guidance on eligibility requirements and the necessary documentation, such as DD Form 214, for securing these benefits." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial service, burial, cremation, veterans services, veterans headstones, and veterans burial flags. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Iten Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,695. That places direct cremation roughly 6% below the Minnesota median ($2,877). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Fort Snelling National Cemetery in MN, approximately 32 miles from Iten Funeral Home. Iten Funeral Home 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. Iten Funeral Home is among them.
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?
Iten Funeral Home provides comprehensive support for veterans, including arranging Military Funeral Honors, assisting with applications for Government-furnished headstones or markers for eligible veterans' graves, and providing Veterans Burial Flags. They offer guidance on eligibility requirements and the necessary documentation, such as DD Form 214, for securing these benefits.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Minnesota Funeral Director’s Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Children's Grief Connection
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Non-denominational / Evangelical.
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.