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 its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
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). 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 58 miles from Zaharia Family Funeral And 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Zaharia Family Funeral And Cremation Service mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Center for Loss & Life Transition
Specialties
- · Everything After Program
- · Brighter Mornings Program
- · Away From Home Assurance
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Methodist, Catholic, Church of Christ. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Zaharia Family Funeral And Cremation Service's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.