Veteran services at Williams-Lobermeier-Boettcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service
For veterans in Duluth, MN, Williams-Lobermeier-Boettcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include spacious chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,605 for basic burial and $2,780 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veteran services, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include spacious chapel.
Published pricing at Williams-Lobermeier-Boettcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service: direct cremation from $3,700. That places direct cremation roughly 29% 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 - Duluth in MN, about 18 miles from Williams-Lobermeier-Boettcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service. 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 Williams-Lobermeier-Boettcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,700. 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 Williams-Lobermeier-Boettcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Williams-Lobermeier-Boettcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service is located at 3208 West 3rd St. in Duluth, MN. You can reach the home at (218) 624-1059. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Williams-Lobermeier-Boettcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service offer veteran families?
Williams-Lobermeier-Boettcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veteran services, immediate need, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Williams-Lobermeier-Boettcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Williams-Lobermeier-Boettcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Williams-Lobermeier-Boettcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Covenant, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Williams-Lobermeier-Boettcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service apart
- Family Owned and Operated, with current owners Dan and Daniel T. Dougherty continuing the legacy.
- Strong emphasis on personalized services and the 'celebration of life,' including the use of life celebrants for individualized ceremonies.
- Specialized grief support resources, including specific guidance for children and a year-long program of weekly grief messages.
- Staff members with deep local roots and diverse community involvement, such as Mark Boettcher's role with the St. Louis County Rescue Squad and Mary and Casey Cooper's volunteer work with Healing Heart Connection.
- Comprehensive assistance with all paperwork and logistical details, aiming to provide complete service to families.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Pre Planning
- · Children And Grief
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Covenant, Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.