Veteran services at The Peterson Chapel
The Peterson Chapel, located in Saint Michael, MN, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "The funeral home offers "Standard Protection Veteran Triune" outer burial containers, indicating an awareness and provision for veteran-specific merchandise." On-site amenities include peterson chapel buffalo and peterson chapel st michael/albertville, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,695 for basic burial and $3,365 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
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Published pricing at The Peterson Chapel: direct cremation from $3,365. That places direct cremation roughly 17% 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 32 miles from The Peterson Chapel. The Peterson Chapel 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. The Peterson Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at The Peterson Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,365. 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 The Peterson Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
The Peterson Chapel is located at 300 North Main St. in Saint Michael, MN. You can reach the home at (763) 682-1363. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does The Peterson Chapel offer veteran families?
The Peterson Chapel provides traditional service, cremation, infant deaths, translation services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does The Peterson Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home offers "Standard Protection Veteran Triune" outer burial containers, indicating an awareness and provision for veteran-specific merchandise.
Which faith traditions does The Peterson Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (general, as indicated by GriefShare and staff affiliations), Covenant (Buffalo Covenant Church), Lutheran (St John’s Lutheran Church), Evangelical Free (Albion Evangelical Free Church), Native American (Robert Gill practices Native Customs and is a member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate) families, among others.
What sets The Peterson Chapel apart
- Family-owned and operated by the Chilson family since 1987, celebrating 97 years of service.
- On-site crematory opened in 2012, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
- Offers a "Cremation with Confidence™" 10-step process for secure and respectful cremations.
- Provides infant death services at no charge, including casket/vault.
- Features Spanish translation services with a dedicated Spanish Family Advisor, Maria Felger Ramos.
- Specializes in international shipments of remains into and out of Mexico.
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Spanish Language Services
- · Infant Death Services (No Charge)
- · International Shipments (Mexico)
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (general, as indicated by GriefShare and staff affiliations), Covenant (Buffalo Covenant Church), Lutheran (St John’s Lutheran Church), Evangelical Free (Albion Evangelical Free Church), Native American (Robert Gill practices Native Customs and is a member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.