Veteran services at Michaelson Funeral Home
Veteran families in Kenyon, MN can turn to Michaelson Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring veterans and memorial gifts. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Michaelson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,499. That places direct cremation roughly 22% 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 Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Preston in MN, about 52 miles from Michaelson 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 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 assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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 and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral and Memorial Information Council (FAMIC)
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
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.