Services
While serving people of all faiths, creeds and cultural backgrounds, you can be assured that your specific needs and wishes are honored as part of our philosophy of providing individual personalized service. Above all, we are here to guide & assist you through every step of the funeral process including preparation, ceremony, burial and aftercare. Our licensed funeral professionals are a valuable resource in outlining your many options and to assist you in fulfilling these options.
Personal Funeral Services
Our motto, "A Celebration of Life"TM was developed to showcase the life and achievements of your loved one. We provide a full range of personalized merchandise to suit each and every family. We pride ourselves on the personalization and customization of each service. When you arrive at Kozlak-Radulovich Funeral Chapel, you will be greeted by a member of our family. This person will be there to guide you through the process of creating a final and respectful tribute to your loved one. Our staff is always available to assist you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; No matter what your concerns may be, as every detail is important to you, your family and the staff at Kozlak-Radulovich Funeral Chapel. We provide families with a comfortable, first class atmosphere, the finest service and merchandise available consisting of a wide range of caskets, vaults & urns to meet your needs and financial situation. During the arrangement conference, the following items will be discussed:
- Obtain vital information (Death certificate, social security, veterans information, etc.)
- Complete obituary information
- Select casket/vault/urn of your choice
- Schedule and confirm services
- Select memorial folders/prayer cards/acknowledgement cards
- Schedule and confirm cemetery arrangements
- Order flowers
- Choose automotive equipment
- Notify cemetery
- Notify clergy/musicians/veteran's organizations
- Misc. extras (personalized memorial folders, cards, videos, candles, lunches, receptions, etc.)
- Create a personalized atmosphere
Cremation Services
Cremation rates in this country, as well as the state of Minnesota, have seen substantial growth over the past decade. There are several reasons why people are opting for cremation. Some of these reasons include more convenient, less emotional, environmental concerns and cost. Over the years, many people have come to believe that if they choose cremation, they could not have a traditional interment or memorial service. Today, this is not the case ~ several contemporary and traditional options are available to those who prefer cremation.
Cremation is a personal decision, and this decision provides just as many, if not more, commemorative options as traditional interment. If you are interested in a cremation service, you'll be pleased to know we provide several custom options tailored just for you and your family.
We offer a full line of cremation options including:
- Traditional Cremation/Funeral Services, with visitation and ceremony.
- Direct Cremation with Memorial Services
- Direct Cremation with no visitation or Services
Pre-planning - Pre-Arranging - Pre-financing
~ How to leave solutions, not questions.
Prearranging your funeral relieves your family of the emotional and financial stress of planning at the time of loss. By planning for the future, you will have a feeling of safety, security and greatest of all you will have peace of mind knowing you've done the best for your loved ones. Benefits of preplanning include: assures that your wishes will be known and executed according to your desires, relieves the financial burden on your loved ones, eases the stress and burden on your survivors in making difficult decisions at the time of loss. One of our experienced professionals will guide you through the funeral arrangement process so your loved ones will not be left asking, "Would my loved one have wanted it that way?"
Veterans Benefits
Survivors of any person who was an active or retired member of the military, or an honorably discharged veteran, may be eligible for a wide range of benefits including: an American flag (typically drapes the casket), burial at a National Cemetery, a bronze or granite marker, a lump sum is available to families of veterans entitled to receive VA compensation or pension, or a Veteran who died as a registered patient of a VA hospital or other accredited VA facility. The surviving spouse (if not remarried) is eligible for burial at the National Cemetery as well as dependent children of the Veteran. Our professional staff will also arrange for military honors at the graveside.
For VA assistance and information, phone 1-800-827-1000 or visit their website at www.va.gov.
Social Security
For your convenience, Kozlak-Radulovich Funeral Chapel will initiate the application process for social security benefits.
Out-of-Town Funeral Arrangements
If your loved on dies out of town, we are one simple phone call away. Contact Kozlak-Radulovich Funeral Chapel as soon as a death occurs and we will make all necessary arrangements to bring your loved one home safely.
No Cost Notary Service
Kozlak-Radulovich Funeral Chapel is pleased to provide a no-cost notary service. Simply call ahead and let us know you're coming in for a notary!