Veteran services at Neptune Society
Neptune Society, located in Golden Valley, MN, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Chapel of Memories is a Level Four Founding Community Partner with We Honor Veterans. They host annual community events to honor veterans and collaborate with local veteran organizations. The funeral home assists families in creating veteran memorial services that honor the life and sacrifice of their loved ones, guiding them through the process with respect and integrity." On-site amenities include chapel and reception room, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,245 for basic burial and $820 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, and veteran services. 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, scattering garden, cremation niches, cremation gardens, and gardens. 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 Neptune Society: direct cremation from $2,296. That places direct cremation roughly 20% below the Minnesota median ($2,877). 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 Fort Snelling National Cemetery in MN, approximately 11 miles from Neptune Society. Neptune Society can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Neptune Society is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Neptune Society cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,296. 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 Neptune Society located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Neptune Society is located at 7560 Wayzata Boulevard in Golden Valley, MN. You can reach the home at (719) 392-4432. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Neptune Society offer veteran families?
Neptune Society provides celebration of life, cremation, burial, funeral service video production, catered events, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Neptune Society help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Chapel of Memories is a Level Four Founding Community Partner with We Honor Veterans. They host annual community events to honor veterans and collaborate with local veteran organizations. The funeral home assists families in creating veteran memorial services that honor the life and sacrifice of their loved ones, guiding them through the process with respect and integrity.
Which faith traditions does Neptune Society accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival families, among others.
What sets Neptune Society apart
- 100% Service Guarantee on all aspects of service.
- Lifetime Flexibility for prepaid plans, allowing changes as needed.
- Relocation Protection for prepaid plans, transferable to any Dignity Memorial provider in North America.
- Part of the Dignity Memorial network, the largest network of funeral, cremation, and cemetery providers in North America.
- Designated as a Level Four Founding Community Partner with We Honor Veterans, offering specialized services and support for military families.
- Offers CareCredit financing options for funeral, cremation, and burial expenses.
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Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.