Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel

Veteran services at Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel

For veterans in Minneapolis, MN, Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel offers specialized services for veterans, including military honors, rites, or ceremonies as part of both cremation and burial services." On-site amenities include on_site_chapel, reception_space, and ample_parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation and burial. 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 on_site_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.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Fort Snelling National Cemetery in MN, approximately 3 miles from Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel. Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel also accommodates Catholic traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.

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. Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel is among them.

Frequently asked questions

Does Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel publish funeral prices?

Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (612) 869-3226, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.

Where is Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel is located at 6527 Portland Avenue in Minneapolis, MN. You can reach the home at (612) 869-3226. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel offer veteran families?

Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel provides cremation, burial, pre_planning_services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel offers specialized services for veterans, including military honors, rites, or ceremonies as part of both cremation and burial services.

Which faith traditions does Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.

What sets Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel apart

Third-generation family-owned and operated business with a history dating back to the 1920s.
Offers The STAR Class, a specialized program to educate children about funerals.
Features a dedicated play area for children within the facility.
Phones are answered 24/7/365 by Morris Nilsen staff, not an answering service.

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· burial

Cremation

· cremation

On-site facilities

· on_site_chapel

· viewing_rooms

· reception_space

· on_site_crematory

· wheelchair_accessible

· ample_parking

· webcasting_services

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Funeral Home

Specializations

· catholic
· veterans_military_honors

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic.

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

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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.