Veteran services at Rowe Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Rowe Funeral Home & Cremation Services serves veteran families in Grand Rapids, MN with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Google shows 5.0 stars from 10 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorials, veterans' services, and memorial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Rowe Funeral Home & Cremation Services: direct cremation from $2,600. That places direct cremation roughly 10% 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 Leech Lake Veterans Cemetery - Cass Lake in MN, about 54 miles from Rowe Funeral Home & 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.
Rowe Funeral Home & Cremation Services has a 5.0-star rating from 10 Google reviews.
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 Rowe Funeral Home & Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,600. 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 Rowe Funeral Home & Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Rowe Funeral Home & Cremation Services is located at 510 Northwest 1st Ave. in Grand Rapids, MN. You can reach the home at (218) 326-6505. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Rowe Funeral Home & Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Rowe Funeral Home & Cremation Services provides cremation, memorials, pre-arrangement, prepayment options, veterans' services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Rowe Funeral Home & Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Rowe Funeral Home & Cremation Services mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Rowe Funeral Home & Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran families, among others.
How do families rate Rowe Funeral Home & Cremation Services?
Rowe Funeral Home & Cremation Services holds a 5.0-star rating across 10 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Rowe Funeral Home & Cremation Services apart
- Independent family-owned and operated since 1948.
- On-site crematory for a seamless cremation process.
- Specialized assistance with veterans' services, including collaboration with Itasca County Veteran’s Service Office and local honor guards.
- Offers pre-arrangement and prepayment options for funeral planning.
- Provides a GriefShare support group in collaboration with First Lutheran Church.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Arrowhead Funeral Directors Association
- · Itasca Hospice Foundation
- · Minnesota Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veterans' Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Rowe Funeral Home & Cremation Services, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“My Aunt passed away in Texas in the middle of May of this year. Rowe funeral home went above and beyond bringing her back to her home town Grand Rapids MN. Thru picking her up at the airport a round trip of 7 hours driving to all the other details they were awesome. Dave and his team thought of things we would not have thought of and were no mistakes or accidents with my Aunts funeral and Graveside services. Every penny we spent was well spent because Dave was above reproach and never was unprofessional or not understanding. Thanks so much Dave and your team for a good experience under the circumstances .”
“Came in for a necklace filled with remains of my Grandpa for a cousin but was also curious on how American funeral homes were run so asked if I could ask question and look around and because they had time, the front desk lady was kind enough to pair me up with one of the funeral directors who was named Tim. Tim was amazing. I arrived at around 11am-12pm and left at 2:30pm with so much more information and knowledge. Tim was kind enough to answer all my questions, show me around and was just super patient. This might be the only funeral home in Grand Rapids but it sure is a great one. Very kind and patient staff.”
“I can't say enough how wonderful Rowe Funeral home is. Our family has used them for years. My mom just had her funeral there. It was so beautiful, they were there every step of the way to help the family. I can't say enough how amazing Leah was to work with. She is a angel sent to help the family in grief. This job was made for her. Thank you again for all you help. I'd give them over 5 stars if I could.”
“My son was stillborn and Dan made the process easy and bearable. I appreciate him more than he'll ever know. The worst time of my life and he helped my family and I get through it. Goes above and beyond.”
“Having a parent pass during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic does make things easy. The staff at Rowe was so knowledgeable and supportive it really made the process as easy as it could be from beginning to end, they took care of the whole family in big and small ways.”
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.