Veteran services at Roy-Hetland Funeral Home
For veterans in Osakis, MN, Roy-Hetland Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Roy-Hetland Funeral Home provides services specifically for honoring veterans." Published pricing lists $3,345 for basic burial and $3,350 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. A smaller but favorable set of 3 reviews averages 3.7 stars.
Published pricing at Roy-Hetland Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,995. That places direct cremation roughly 4% 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 42 miles from Roy-Hetland Funeral Home. Roy-Hetland Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Roy-Hetland Funeral Home also accommodates Catholic traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.
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. Roy-Hetland Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Roy-Hetland Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,995. 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 Roy-Hetland Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Roy-Hetland Funeral Home is located at 101 West Nokomis Street in Osakis, MN. You can reach the home at (320) 859-2118. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Roy-Hetland Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Roy-Hetland Funeral Home provides personalized service, preplanning, immediate need, grief resources, away from home assurance, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Roy-Hetland Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Roy-Hetland Funeral Home provides services specifically for honoring veterans.
Which faith traditions does Roy-Hetland Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian families, among others.
How do families rate Roy-Hetland Funeral Home?
Roy-Hetland Funeral Home holds a 3.7-star rating across 3 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Roy-Hetland Funeral Home apart
- Offers "Everything After" program for practical guidance on post-loss tasks (e.g., financial documents, digital accounts).
- Provides "Brighter Mornings" grief support with therapist-created courses, workbooks, and access to specialized therapists and online support groups.
- Partners with Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory to share staff and resources, enhancing service capabilities.
- Offers livestreaming for funeral services, allowing remote attendance and later viewing of recordings.
Military & veteran services offered
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory
- · Vertin
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Jack's approachable manner made working with the home straightforward. Some families reported seamless coordination, though one experienced issues with communication and requests.
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.