Veteran services at Simonet Funeral Home
Veteran families in Stillwater, MN can turn to Simonet Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $5,995 for basic burial and $2,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, personalized memorial service, memorial service, graveside service, and online memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Simonet Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,595. 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 Fort Snelling National Cemetery in MN, about 24 miles from Simonet Funeral Home. 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
What does a funeral at Simonet Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,595. 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 Simonet Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Simonet Funeral Home is located at 6429 Osgood Avenue North in Stillwater, MN. You can reach the home at (651) 439-7770. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Simonet Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Simonet Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, traditional funeral, personalized memorial service, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Simonet Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Simonet Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Simonet Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Episcopal, Christian (General) families, among others.
What sets Simonet Funeral Home apart
- On-site crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their care throughout the cremation process.
- 365 Days of Grief Support, offering a year of weekly grief messages for comfort.
- Comprehensive online memorials with guestbook, photo uploads, and candle lighting features.
- Personalized tribute videos, blending photos, video clips, and music into lasting keepsakes.
- Partnerships with local florists for convenient flower ordering directly from obituary pages.
- Dedicated Pre-Planning Consultant, Brenda Schultz, who is licensed in Minnesota and works with various professionals, including veterans service officers, for comprehensive pre-arrangement planning.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Children & Grief Guidance
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Episcopal, Christian (General). Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Simonet Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.