Veteran services at Strike Life Tributes
Strike Life Tributes in Cambridge, MN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $6,375 for basic burial and $3,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 5.0 stars from 3 reviews.
Published pricing at Strike Life Tributes: direct cremation from $3,395 and basic burial from $6,375. That places direct cremation roughly 18% 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 Fort Snelling National Cemetery in MN, about 49 miles from Strike Life Tributes. 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 Strike Life Tributes cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,395, basic burial starts at $6,375. 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 Strike Life Tributes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Strike Life Tributes is located at 720 1st Avenue East in Cambridge, MN. You can reach the home at (763) 689-2070. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Strike Life Tributes offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Strike Life Tributes starts at $3,395. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Strike Life Tributes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Strike Life Tributes 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.
How do families rate Strike Life Tributes?
Strike Life Tributes holds a 5.0-star rating across 3 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
The Cambridge venue's immaculate condition and personalized sermon created a respectful setting, with staff managing cross-state arrangements so a San Diego family could honor their father smoothly.
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.