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 their own words: "Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services offers specialized services for veterans, assisting families in securing benefits and providing services appropriate for those who have served the country." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, memorial service, graveside service, veterans services, and memorial donation. 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 Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services: direct cremation from $3,490. That places direct cremation roughly 21% above 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 Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Little Falls in MN, approximately 36 miles from Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services. Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services 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. Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services is among them.
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?
Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services offers specialized services for veterans, assisting families in securing benefits and providing services appropriate for those who have served the country.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Minnesota Funeral Directors Association (MFDA)
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
Specializations
- · Children & Grief
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist, United Church of Christ, Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.