Veteran services at Peterson Chapel
Veteran families in Buffalo, MN can turn to Peterson Chapel for honors and benefit coordination. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Snelling National Cemetery in MN, about 37 miles from Peterson Chapel. 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
Does Peterson Chapel publish funeral prices?
Peterson Chapel has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (763) 682-1363 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Peterson Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Peterson Chapel is located at 119 Central Avenue in Buffalo, MN. You can reach the home at (763) 682-1363. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Peterson Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Peterson Chapel assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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.