Veteran services at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home And Cremation Services
For veterans in New Ulm, MN, Minnesota Valley Funeral Home And Cremation Services coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,030 for basic burial and $3,220 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, traditional viewing with rental casket followed by cremation, and immediate cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home And Cremation Services: direct cremation from $3,220. That places direct cremation roughly 12% 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 - Redwood Falls in MN, about 46 miles from Minnesota Valley Funeral Home And Cremation Services. 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 Minnesota Valley Funeral Home And Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,220. 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 Minnesota Valley Funeral Home And Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Minnesota Valley Funeral Home And Cremation Services is located at 218 North Broadway in New Ulm, MN. You can reach the home at (507) 354-2312. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Minnesota Valley Funeral Home And Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Minnesota Valley Funeral Home And Cremation Services provides traditional casketed viewing, cremation, memorial service, traditional viewing with rental casket followed by cremation, immediate cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Minnesota Valley Funeral Home And Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Minnesota Valley Funeral Home And Cremation Services 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.
Which faith traditions does Minnesota Valley Funeral Home And Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Minnesota Valley Funeral Home And Cremation Services apart
- Operates as a community-owned cooperative, offering patronage dividends to members.
- Provides specialized grief support resources for children and teenagers.
- Committed to offering services at the lowest possible cost for its clientele.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Traditional Viewing with Rental Casket Followed by Cremation
- · Immediate Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Minnesota Valley Burial Association
Specialties
- · Community Owned Cooperative
- · Grief Support for Children and Teenagers
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.