Veteran services at Nelson Funeral Home
Veteran families in Leeds, ND can turn to Nelson Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Nelson Funeral Home provides specialized veteran services, with professional care experts available to guide families through all the benefits and services available to their veteran loved ones." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,695 for basic burial and $4,000 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial services, veterans services, graveside service, complete cremation service, immediate cremation service, and services with cremation as disposition. 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 Nelson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,345. That places direct cremation roughly 5% above the North Dakota median ($3,195). 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 North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in ND, approximately 104 miles from Nelson Funeral Home. Nelson Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
North Dakota has approximately 122 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Nelson Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Nelson Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,345. 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 Nelson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Nelson Funeral Home is located at 115 Main Street West in Leeds, ND. You can reach the home at (701) 466-2203. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Nelson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Nelson Funeral Home provides pre-need services, funeral services, memorial services, monuments and markers, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Nelson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Nelson Funeral Home provides specialized veteran services, with professional care experts available to guide families through all the benefits and services available to their veteran loved ones.
Which faith traditions does Nelson Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Nelson Funeral Home apart
- Multi-location presence serving Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Fessenden, and Drake communities.
- Family-owned and operated with direct involvement from Troy and Cindy Senger.
- Computerized drafting (Monu-Cad system) and laser engraving for personalized monument and marker design.
- Extensive online grief resources provided through the Griefwords Online Library.
- Specialized pre-need planning and funding options, including guidance on medical assistance eligibility.
- Emphasis on creating highly personalized funeral and memorial services with unique elements and memory-sharing opportunities.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Services With Burial As Disposition
Cremation
- · Complete Cremation Service
- · Immediate Cremation Service
- · Services With Cremation As Disposition
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · North Dakota Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Lutheran, Catholic.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.