Veteran services at Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services
Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services, located in Sauk Centre, MN, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,985 for basic burial and $3,490 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, graveside service, veterans services, and memorial donation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services: direct cremation from $3,490. That places direct cremation roughly 21% above 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 Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Little Falls in MN, about 36 miles from Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services. 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 Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,490. 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 Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services is located at 620 Beltline Road in Sauk Centre, MN. You can reach the home at (320) 352-3089. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services provides traditional funeral service, cremation, memorial service, graveside service, personalization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist, United Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services apart
- Dedicated grief specialist, Linda Sue Hall, LSCSW, providing bereavement aftercare with follow-up calls and in-person visits during the first year after a loss.
- Annual "Light a Candle of Love" Christmas Service of Remembrance, a tradition since 1991.
- Weekly radio program "Music & Memories" broadcast on KASM 1150 AM, recognizing those who died in the coming week of the previous year.
- Memorial donation program, contributing $20 for each full-service funeral to local community organizations.
- Specialized resources and guidance for families addressing "Children & Grief."
- Multiple funeral home locations across central Minnesota, offering broad regional service.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Minnesota Funeral Directors Association (MFDA)
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
Specialties
- · Children & Grief
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist, United Church of Christ, Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.