Veteran services at Neptune Society
Neptune Society, located in Golden Valley, MN, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel, scattering garden, cremation niches, cremation gardens, and gardens.
Published pricing at Neptune Society: direct cremation from $2,296. That places direct cremation roughly 20% below 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 Fort Snelling National Cemetery in MN, about 11 miles from Neptune Society. 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Neptune Society mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 served: 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.
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.