Veteran services at Mlaker Funeral Home
Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook, MN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. 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.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Duluth in MN, about 64 miles from Mlaker 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
Does Mlaker Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Mlaker Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (218) 666-5298 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Mlaker Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Mlaker Funeral Home is located at 27 1St Street Southeast in Cook, MN. You can reach the home at (218) 666-5298. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Mlaker Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Mlaker Funeral Home provides funerals, pre-planning, grief support, online arrangements, monument services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Mlaker Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Mlaker 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.
Which faith traditions does Mlaker Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Protestant/Non-denominational families, among others.
What sets Mlaker Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1983, with continuity from previous owners in monument services.
- Offers both in-person and online arrangement options for flexibility.
- Provides extensive grief support resources through an online library curated by Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- Includes Mlaker Monument Company for memorial stones and pre-need burial fund management.
- Implemented specific COVID-19 precautions and flexible service options during the pandemic.
- Staff includes a US Army veteran, Ralph Norrgard, offering relevant experience and understanding.
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Arrowhead Funeral Directors Association
- · NFDA
- · MFDA
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Protestant/Non-denominational. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Mlaker Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.