Michaelson Funeral Home

Veteran services at Michaelson Funeral Home

Veteran families in Kenyon, MN can turn to Michaelson Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Michaelson Funeral Home is proud to do its part in honoring those who have sacrificed so much for the country, offering specialized services for veterans." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $7,326 for basic burial and $3,499 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include honoring veterans and memorial gifts. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Michaelson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,499. That places direct cremation roughly 22% above the Minnesota median ($2,877). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Preston in MN, approximately 52 miles from Michaelson Funeral Home. Michaelson Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Minnesota has approximately 567 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Michaelson Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Michaelson Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,499. 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 Michaelson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Michaelson Funeral Home is located at 514 Third St. in Kenyon, MN. You can reach the home at (507) 451-7943. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Michaelson Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Michaelson Funeral Home provides personalization, service options, honoring veterans, memorial gifts, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Michaelson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Michaelson Funeral Home is proud to do its part in honoring those who have sacrificed so much for the country, offering specialized services for veterans.

What sets Michaelson Funeral Home apart

Family-owned and operated since 1979, with second-generation leadership by Cory Michaelson.
Three distinct locations serving Owatonna, West Concord, and Kenyon, providing broad regional access.
Emphasis on personalized services tailored to individual preferences, religions, cultures, and budgets.
Dedicated specialization in honoring veterans, acknowledging their service and sacrifice.
Comprehensive grief support resources and pre-planning options available.
Staff members with strong local ties and community involvement, such as Bridgett Leatherberry (Owatonna Business Women) and Julie Rethemeier (Rotary, Chamber Ambassadors, various boards).

Military & veteran services offered

★Honoring Veterans

★Memorial Gifts

On-site facilities

· On-site crematory

· Chapel

· Livestreaming

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Funeral and Memorial Information Council (FAMIC)

Specializations

· Honoring Veterans

Religious traditions & languages

Languages spoken at the home: English.

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The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.

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How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.