Veteran services at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home
Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home, located in Crookston, MN, assists those who served and their families. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,395 for basic burial and $3,990 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, burial, and memorialization. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,895. That places direct cremation roughly 35% above 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 Fargo National Cemetery in ND, about 60 miles from Stenshoel-Houske 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 Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,895. 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 Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home is located at 615 South Minnesota Street in Crookston, MN. You can reach the home at (218) 281-3372. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home provides personalized service, cremation, preplanning, grief resources, aftercare, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran (ELCA), Lutheran (LCMS), Methodist (UMC) families, among others.
What sets Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home apart
- Personalized service creation, including unique tribute videos and displays of personal items.
- Away From Home Assurance program for individuals who travel.
- Livestreaming of funeral and memorial services, with recordings available afterward.
- Digitizing old recordings (e.g., a loved one's band music) for use in memorial slideshows.
- Butterfly Journey Grief Group, a monthly support group for women who have lost a partner.
- One year of weekly grief support messages delivered via email.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Away From Home Assurance
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran (ELCA), Lutheran (LCMS), Methodist (UMC). Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Stenshoel-Houske 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.