Veteran services at J.H. Lynner Company
J.H. Lynner Company, located in Clarkfield, MN, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "J.H. Lynner Co. provides comprehensive support for veterans, including assistance with Veterans Overview, Headstones, and securing a U.S. flag for burial or urn accompaniment for eligible service members. They offer guidance on the necessary forms and procedures for these benefits." Published pricing lists $5,750 for basic burial and $2,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial service, burial, cremation, veterans overview, 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.
Published pricing at J.H. Lynner Company: direct cremation from $2,195. That places direct cremation roughly 24% 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 Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Redwood Falls in MN, approximately 41 miles from J.H. Lynner Company. J.H. Lynner Company 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. J.H. Lynner Company is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at J.H. Lynner Company cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,195. 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 J.H. Lynner Company located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
J.H. Lynner Company is located at 1012 10th Ave. in Clarkfield, MN. You can reach the home at (320) 669-4416. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does J.H. Lynner Company offer veteran families?
J.H. Lynner Company provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does J.H. Lynner Company help veterans with VA burial benefits?
J.H. Lynner Co. provides comprehensive support for veterans, including assistance with Veterans Overview, Headstones, and securing a U.S. flag for burial or urn accompaniment for eligible service members. They offer guidance on the necessary forms and procedures for these benefits.
Which faith traditions does J.H. Lynner Company accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran (ELCA), Lutheran (LCMS), Assembly of God, Catholic families, among others.
What sets J.H. Lynner Company apart
- Four generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1891.
- Specialized Memorial Tree Program for environmental tributes.
- Direct online ordering of flowers through local florists, integrated with obituary listings.
- Detailed Veterans Services, including assistance with burial flags and headstones.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Pre-Need Arrangements
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Lutheran (ELCA), Lutheran (LCMS), Assembly of God, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.