Veteran services at Totzke Funeral Home
Veteran families in Fulda, MN can turn to Totzke Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception space, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Totzke Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,995. That places direct cremation roughly 39% 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 Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Redwood Falls in MN, about 52 miles from Totzke 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 Totzke Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,995. 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 Totzke Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Totzke Funeral Home is located at 602 North Street Paul Avenue in Fulda, MN. You can reach the home at (507) 425-2311. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Totzke Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Totzke Funeral Home provides cremation, traditional burial, pre-planning, grief support, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Totzke Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Totzke Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Totzke Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran (NALC, LCMS, LCMC), Presbyterian, Reformed, United Methodist families, among others.
What sets Totzke Funeral Home apart
- Over 130 years of continuous operation, tracing its roots back to 1891.
- Multi-generational ownership and leadership transitions, with current owners Todd Hieronimus and Marquis Madison acquiring the business in 2006 after working there for several years.
- Marquis Madison has served on the Minnesota Funeral Directors Association Board and is a Past President of the association.
- Offers comprehensive assistance with veterans' benefits, including headstones and burial flags.
- Provides a year of daily grief support messages via email to families.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Minnesota Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran (NALC, LCMS, LCMC), Presbyterian, Reformed, United Methodist.
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.