Veteran services at West Kjos Funeral Home & Cremation Services
West Kjos Funeral Home & Cremation Services serves veteran families in Detroit Lakes, MN with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,595 for basic burial and $3,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring veterans, cremation, traditional burial, memorial service, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at West Kjos Funeral Home & Cremation Services: direct cremation from $5,090. That places direct cremation roughly 77% 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 52 miles from West Kjos Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 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 West Kjos Funeral Home & Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $5,090. 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 West Kjos Funeral Home & Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
West Kjos Funeral Home & Cremation Services is located at 900 Summit Ave. in Detroit Lakes, MN. You can reach the home at (218) 847-7279. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does West Kjos Funeral Home & Cremation Services offer veteran families?
West Kjos Funeral Home & Cremation Services provides personalized service, preplanning, immediate need, grief support, away from home assurance, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does West Kjos Funeral Home & Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, West Kjos Funeral Home & Cremation Services mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does West Kjos Funeral Home & Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS), Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), Vineyard (Christian) families, among others.
What sets West Kjos Funeral Home & Cremation Services apart
- Comprehensive grief support programs including "Everything After" for administrative tasks and "Brighter Mornings" for emotional healing, offering therapist-created courses and online support groups.
- Dedicated Aftercare Coordinator, Mary Swenson, who leads various grief support gatherings and seminars like "The Caring Cup," "Loss of a Spouse Seminar," and "Surviving The Holidays Seminar."
- Specialization in honoring veterans, with a dedicated section on their website featuring veteran obituaries and resources.
- Emphasis on preplanning services, including an Advance Funeral Planner, to alleviate burdens on families.
- Offering livestreaming of services for remote participation and recorded videos for later viewing.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Inurnment
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Grief Support
- · Preplanning
- · Away From Home Assurance
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS), Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), Vineyard (Christian).
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.