Schoenbauer Funeral Home

Veteran services at Schoenbauer Funeral Home

Veteran families in Montgomery, MN can turn to Schoenbauer Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Schoenbauer Funeral Homes explicitly mentions providing 'special fraternal or military services' as part of a funeral director's duties. Obituaries on their website indicate arrangements for military veterans, including interment at national cemeteries like Ft. Snelling National Cemetery." On-site amenities include montgomery chapel, le center chapel, and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $7,230 for basic burial and $4,450 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include memorial service, cremation, and burial. 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 montgomery chapel and le center 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 Schoenbauer Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,450. That places direct cremation roughly 55% 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 Fort Snelling National Cemetery in MN, approximately 34 miles from Schoenbauer Funeral Home. Schoenbauer 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. Schoenbauer Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Schoenbauer Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,450. 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 Schoenbauer Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Schoenbauer Funeral Home is located at 200 Third St. SE in Montgomery, MN. You can reach the home at (507) 364-7929. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Schoenbauer Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Schoenbauer Funeral Home provides traditional funeral service, memorial service, committal service, affirmation of life service, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Schoenbauer Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Schoenbauer Funeral Homes explicitly mentions providing 'special fraternal or military services' as part of a funeral director's duties. Obituaries on their website indicate arrangements for military veterans, including interment at national cemeteries like Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Which faith traditions does Schoenbauer Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Church of Christ families, among others.

What sets Schoenbauer Funeral Home apart

Multi-generational family ownership with deep local roots among staff members.
Two distinct chapel locations in Montgomery and Le Center, along with a reception hall.
Comprehensive preplanning services with flexible funding options and an accessible online form.
Extensive grief resources, including specialized guidance for children experiencing loss.
Explicit support for military services and arrangements for veterans.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Committal Service
· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Montgomery Chapel

· Le Center Chapel

· Reception Hall

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Minnesota Funeral Directors Association
· National Funeral Director's Association
· Knights Of Columbus
· American Legion
· Janesville Area Foundation
· Waseca Rotary Club
· Waseca Chamber Of Commerce
· Le Center Chamber Of Commerce

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, Church of Christ. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

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How 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.