Veteran services at Larson Funeral Home
For veterans in Pelican Rapids, MN, Larson Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Larson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,295. That places direct cremation roughly 15% 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 Fargo National Cemetery in ND, about 48 miles from Larson 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 Larson Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,295. 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 Larson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Larson Funeral Home is located at 304 3Rd Street Southeast in Pelican Rapids, MN. You can reach the home at (218) 863-2441. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Larson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Larson Funeral Home provides personalized service, cremation, traditional burial, preplanning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Larson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Larson Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Larson Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - ELCA), Catholic, Evangelical Free Church families, among others.
What sets Larson Funeral Home apart
- Comprehensive grief support programs, including 'Brighter Mornings' with therapist-created courses and online support groups, and 'Everything After' for post-loss administrative guidance.
- Dedicated Aftercare Coordinator (Mary Melroe) who organizes grief care gatherings and an Advance Funeral Planner (Denise Fett) for pre-arrangement needs.
- Long-standing local history in Pelican Rapids, with former owners Milo and Marjorie Larson maintaining an active role.
- Staff expertise, including General Manager Guy Casablanca's background in leadership and grief management.
- Specialized resources for 'Children and Grief' and dedicated services for 'Honoring Veterans'.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Children And Grief
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - ELCA), Catholic, Evangelical Free Church. Languages spoken at the home: Spanish.
Branches of service mentioned
Larson Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.