Veteran services at Redwood Valley Funeral Home
Redwood Valley Funeral Home serves veteran families in Redwood Falls, MN with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Redwood Valley Funeral Home, as part of Stephens Funeral Service, provides comprehensive support for veterans and their families. This includes coordinating military funeral honors such as flag presentation, the playing of Taps, a three-volley rifle salute, and casket draping with the U.S. flag. They also assist with navigating VA benefits, including obtaining Presidential Memorial Certificates and government-provided headstones or markers. The funeral home works closely with the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Redwood Falls." On-site amenities include full off-street parking lot and two chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,995 for basic burial and $1,960 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $3,595. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. A modest 3 Google reviews give the firm a 5.0-star average.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veteran services, memorial service, and graveside service. 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 two chapels. 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 Redwood Valley Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,960. That places direct cremation roughly 32% 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 Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Redwood Falls in MN, approximately 2 miles from Redwood Valley Funeral Home. Redwood Valley Funeral Home 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. Redwood Valley Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Redwood Valley Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,960. 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 Redwood Valley Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Redwood Valley Funeral Home is located at 612 Northwood Drive in Redwood Falls, MN. You can reach the home at (507) 637-5877. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Redwood Valley Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Redwood Valley Funeral Home provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veteran services, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Redwood Valley Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Redwood Valley Funeral Home, as part of Stephens Funeral Service, provides comprehensive support for veterans and their families. This includes coordinating military funeral honors such as flag presentation, the playing of Taps, a three-volley rifle salute, and casket draping with the U.S. flag. They also assist with navigating VA benefits, including obtaining Presidential Memorial Certificates and government-provided headstones or markers. The funeral home works closely with the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Redwood Falls.
Which faith traditions does Redwood Valley Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian families, among others.
How do families rate Redwood Valley Funeral Home?
Redwood Valley Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating across 3 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Redwood Valley Funeral Home apart
- Dedicated veteran services, including military honors coordination and VA benefits assistance.
- Offers a range of services from traditional funerals to contemporary and 'green services'.
- Provides pre-planning and pre-funding options for all ages.
- Handicapped accessible facility with two chapels and a family area.
- Recognized as the 'best funeral home in the Redwood Area' by local voters.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Minnesota Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Traditional funerals
- · Contemporary services
- · Green burial
- · Cremation services
- · Pre-planning services
- · Veteran services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Non-denominational Christian.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Redwood Valley Funeral Home. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“I never got a chance to tell Nathan thank you for giving my Aunt a beautiful funeral service at St. John’s Lutheran Church. He knew exactly what she wanted from notes they had saved for over 5 years… he was so kind to everyone and made the whole process flow seamlessly.”
“Nathan and his staff handled the funeral arrangements for my mother with professionalism and competency. My family could not have been happier! Thank you so much for making a difficult time easier.”
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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.