Veteran services at Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home
Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home, located in Breckenridge, MN, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,395 for basic burial and $3,795 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include chapel and veterans memorial seating area.
Published pricing at Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,795. That places direct cremation roughly 32% 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 Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Veterans Cemetery in SD, about 48 miles from Joseph Vertin & Sons 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 Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,795. 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 Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home is located at 303 5Th Street North in Breckenridge, MN. You can reach the home at (218) 643-5593. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home provides personalized service, planning ahead, immediate need, grief resources, aftercare, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Methodist, Church of God, Lutheran, Christian families, among others.
What sets Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home apart
- Outdoor Veterans' Memorial with paving stone patio and bronze plaque, dedicated in 2000.
- Comprehensive aftercare programs including 'Everything After' for practical post-loss tasks and 'Brighter Mornings' for emotional grief support with therapist-created courses and online groups.
- Specialized grief events such as the Summer Remembrance Picnic with a butterfly release, Holiday Service of Remembrance with personalized ornaments, and 'Cherish the Child' event for remembering children.
- Fully handicapped-accessible facility following a major 1993 remodeling project, featuring a larger foyer, chapel, and lounge.
- Detailed advance funeral planning services with a comprehensive checklist to guide families through pre-arrangement decisions.
- A team including a dedicated Aftercare Coordinator and staff with certifications in grief recovery and trauma and loss.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
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On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Vertin Family Funeral Homes
- · Breckenridge Rotary Club
- · Milnor United Methodist Church
- · Headwaters Lions Club
- · Tintah Fire and Rescue Squad
- · Breckenridge Lutheran Church Council
- · Breckenridge Lions Club
- · Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Methodist, Church of God, Lutheran, Christian.
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.