Veteran services at Mankato Mortuary
Mankato Mortuary in Mankato, MN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $5,095 for basic burial and $1,795 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and memorialization. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Mankato Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,795. That places direct cremation roughly 38% 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 - Redwood Falls in MN, about 58 miles from Mankato Mortuary. 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 Mankato Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,795. 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 Mankato Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Mankato Mortuary is located at 1001 North Riverfront Drive in Mankato, MN. You can reach the home at (507) 388-2202. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Mankato Mortuary offer veteran families?
Mankato Mortuary provides personalized service, preplanning, immediate need, grief support, away from home assurance, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Mankato Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Mankato Mortuary mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Mankato Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Evangelical Free, Presbyterian, United Methodist families, among others.
What sets Mankato Mortuary apart
- Certified Celebrant Services for personalized tributes
- On-site crematory operation (Northview Crematory)
- Regular "Pizza & Preplanning" educational events
- "Away From Home Assurance" program for out-of-area deaths
- One year of weekly grief messages subscription
- Specialization in embalming and restorative art
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Certified Crematory Operator
- · Certified Celebrant
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Evangelical Free, Presbyterian, United Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.