Veteran services at Macken Funeral Home Inc
For veterans in Rochester, MN, Macken Funeral Home Inc coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include river park chapel and river park reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,411 for basic burial and $2,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, and direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include river park chapel.
Published pricing at Macken Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,495. That places direct cremation roughly 13% 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 Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Preston in MN, about 29 miles from Macken Funeral Home Inc. 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 Macken Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,495. 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 Macken Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Macken Funeral Home Inc is located at 1105 12Th Street Southeast in Rochester, MN. You can reach the home at (507) 282-1075. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Macken Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Macken Funeral Home Inc provides traditional funeral service, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, direct cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Macken Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Macken Funeral Home Inc mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Macken Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Macken Funeral Home Inc apart
- Rochester’s oldest family-owned and operated funeral home, established in 1909.
- Led by a fourth-generation funeral director, Peter Macken.
- Features on-site River Park Chapel and River Park Reception Hall with catering options.
- Offers transparent pricing for Simply Cremation Plans, starting at $1995.00.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Traditional Funeral Service Followed by Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Traditional funeral services
- · Cremation services
- · Memorial services
- · Celebration of life ceremonies
- · Pre-planning services
- · Child loss support
- · Multicultural services
- · Veteran services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran.
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.