Veteran services at Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Forest Lake, MN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $6,435 for basic burial and $2,485 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service: direct cremation from $2,485. That places direct cremation roughly 14% 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 Fort Snelling National Cemetery in MN, about 31 miles from Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service. 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 Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,485. 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 Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service is located at 343 North Shore Dr. in Forest Lake, MN. You can reach the home at (651) 464-3556. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service offer veteran families?
Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service provides personalized service, cremation, preplanning, immediate need services, grief resources, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, United Methodist, Evangelical Covenant families, among others.
What sets Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service apart
- Heartley Bear Program, allowing families to create memory bears from loved ones' clothing.
- Everything After and Brighter Mornings programs, offering comprehensive administrative and emotional support post-loss.
- Facility with a lakeside view.
- Away From Home Assurance program for preplanning for those who travel.
- Dedicated Aftercare Coordinator, Kelly Haus, providing ongoing grief support and resources.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Scattering Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Heartley Bear Program
- · Grief Support
- · Away From Home Assurance
- · Personalized Service
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, United Methodist, Evangelical Covenant. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.