Veteran services at The Peterson Chapel
The Peterson Chapel, located in Saint Michael, MN, assists those who served and their families. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. 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). 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 32 miles from The Peterson Chapel. 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 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 Peterson Chapel 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 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 and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Spanish Language Services
- · Infant Death Services (No Charge)
- · International Shipments (Mexico)
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: 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.
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.