M U E L L E R - B I E S F U N E R A L H O M E
This page contains links to resources that you may find useful, whether as a consumer researching prospective funeral homes or as someone who has recently lost a loved one trying to cope with the loss. We welcome and encourage any suggestions for additions to this page.
- CONSUMER INFORMATION -
Federal Trade Commission
"When a loved one dies, grieving family members and friends often are confronted with dozens of decisions about the funeral - all of which must be made quickly and often under great emotional duress. What kind of funeral should it be? What funeral provider should you use? Should you bury or cremate the body, or donate it to science? What are you legally required to buy? What other arrangements should you plan? And, as callous as it may sound, how much is it all going to cost?" Contains useful information regarding your rights as a consumer, the funeral provider's responsibilities, and what you should expect.
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine/MSN Money
"Plan -- and pay for -- your own funeral"
- FUNERAL LUNCHEONS -
There are several options for luncheons for those holding funerals at the Chapels, including local VFWs and American Legions, as well as hosting at a family home. Here are some additional options.
Located three miles south of the Roseville Chapel just off Dale on Como.
Located one mile south of the Roseville Chapel on Dale St.
- GRIEF RESOURCES -
"Camp Amanda–Minnesota is a special camp for children and teens, kindergarten through high school, who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or significant person in their lives. It is our mission to bring hope and healing to Minnesota’s grieving children." Operated in conjunction with the Minnesota Funeral Director's association, Camp Amanda may be an option for children dealing with loss.
"CaringBridge offers free, easy-to-create web sites that help connect friends and family when they need it most."
GriefNet
"GriefNet.org is an Internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, and major loss."
A local program dedicated to grief recovery and support.
- HISTORICAL RECORDS -
Minnesota Historical Society
Contains a searchable database of death records from the State of Minnesota. Non-certified copies of death certificates may be ordered from the Historical Society.
- MISCELLANEOUS -
PBS: "Frontline"
"Thomas Lynch, 58, is a writer and a poet. He's also a funeral director in a small town in central Michigan where he and his family have cared for the dead -- and the living -- for three generations. For the first time, Lynch agreed to allow cameras inside Lynch & Sons, giving FRONTLINE producers Miri Navasky and Karen O'Connor rare, behind-the-scenes access -- from funeral arrangements to the embalming room -- to the Lynches' world for this film, The Undertaking." This episode of PBS' "FRONTLINE" series offers a fascinating, educational, and remarkably personal look inside the world of funeral directors.
- VETERANS -
Separation Documents
In order to be approved for burial at a National Cemetery (i.e. Fort Snelling), the veteran must meet the eligibility requirements and also must produce the separation document that proves eligibility. This document is a DD 214 for those discharged after 1950, and is known by various other names for those discharged before 1950 (see the above link). The "discharge certificate" that is presented at the time of separation WILL NOT suffice. You MUST be able to produce a DD 214 (or prior version) at the time of funeral arrangements in order for the veteran or their spouse to be buried at any National Cemetery. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this requirement. If you do not have a copy of your DD214, replacement documents can be ordered through the National Archives. You must do this in advance, as it takes some time to receive the replacement copy and it WILL delay burial if not done prior to the time of need.
If you have a suggestion for an addition to this page or want to offer feedback on the links we have available, please contact us here or at one of our chapels.
ROSEVILLE CHAPEL 2130 N. Dale St., Roseville, MN 55113 - (651) 487-2550
LINO LAKES CHAPEL 7050 Lake Dr, Lino Lakes MN 55014 - (651) 784-3390
