Veteran services at Zaharia Family Funeral And Cremation Service
Veteran families in Truman, MN can turn to Zaharia Family Funeral And Cremation Service for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Zaharia Family Funeral & Cremation Service assists families with veteran services, as indicated by handling arrangements for veterans, such as Elroy W. Mumme, who served in the United States Navy. They also provide information on veteran benefits related to burial, such as those offered by VA national cemeteries." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Zaharia Family Funeral And Cremation Service: direct cremation from $3,795. That places direct cremation roughly 32% 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 Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Redwood Falls in MN, approximately 58 miles from Zaharia Family Funeral And Cremation Service. Zaharia Family Funeral And Cremation Service 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. Zaharia Family Funeral And Cremation Service is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Zaharia Family Funeral And Cremation Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,795. 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 Zaharia Family Funeral And Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Zaharia Family Funeral And Cremation Service is located at 102 East Ciro St. in Truman, MN. You can reach the home at (507) 776-4375. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Zaharia Family Funeral And Cremation Service offer veteran families?
Zaharia Family Funeral And Cremation Service provides personalized service, cremation, immediate need services, preplanning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Zaharia Family Funeral And Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Zaharia Family Funeral & Cremation Service assists families with veteran services, as indicated by handling arrangements for veterans, such as Elroy W. Mumme, who served in the United States Navy. They also provide information on veteran benefits related to burial, such as those offered by VA national cemeteries.
Which faith traditions does Zaharia Family Funeral And Cremation Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Methodist, Catholic, Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Zaharia Family Funeral And Cremation Service apart
- Everything After Program for practical guidance on post-loss tasks
- Brighter Mornings Program for emotional grief support, including therapist-created courses and online groups
- Away From Home Assurance for covering travel and transportation costs if death occurs 75+ miles from home
- Dedicated Grief Care Coordinator (Doreen Tenneson)
- Affiliation with the Center for Loss & Life Transition (Dr. Alan Wolfelt)
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Center for Loss & Life Transition
Specializations
- · Everything After Program
- · Brighter Mornings Program
- · Away From Home Assurance
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Lutheran, Methodist, Catholic, Church of Christ. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Zaharia Family Funeral And Cremation Service has documented experience supporting the following branches:
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.