Cremation Services in Minneapolis / Golden Valley, MN

Minneapolis, MN Cremation Pre-Planning: What You Should Know

  • Cremation is Affordable
  • Prepaid Cremation Saves Money
  • Preplanning Gives You Control
  • Preplanning Provides Peace of Mind
  • Use the form on this page for a FREE cremation planning guide.

Cremation Service in Minneapolis

At the Neptune Society of Minneapolis, we understand how difficult the time of mourning the loss of a loved one is. We’re here to ease the burden of fulfilling this special person’s final wishes, through our cremation services in Minneapolis. For nearly 50 years, we’ve helped the families of Minneapolis put their loved ones to rest with dignity and compassion. We also assist those interested in planning future arrangements, with 3 convenient ways to contact us. The Neptune Society team are always available to help you find the most appropriate, affordable plan with our cremation service in Minneapolis.

Affordable Cremation To Help Through A Difficult Time

The Neptune Society of Minneapolis makes support for families who have lost a loved one a priority. Coping with the passing of someone close to you should not be a source of financial distress – and that’s why we offer the most reasonable Minneapolis cremation service, making sure we work within your budget.
If you wish to purchase a prepaid cremation plan, a member of our experienced staff at Neptune Society of Minneapolis will work with you to choose a plan you’re comfortable with. This gives you the ability to pay the current price and avoid higher cremation costs in the future.
Prepaying also prevents financial turmoil your loved ones may face at an already difficult time. Protect your family today, and ensure their peace of mind tomorrow, with prepaid cremation services in Minneapolis from Neptune Society.

Prepaid Cremation Services

Cremation preplanning in Minneapolis lifts the financial burden, and provides peace of mind for you and your family, in the event of an unexpected death. Choosing to preplan your cremation is a gift you give your family, allowing them to celebrate your life, rather than face confusing choices about your final wishes. Prepayment at today’s prices prevents your family from dealing with higher costs in the future. You won’t be leaving your loved ones to face financial hardship in an already difficult time.

Choose Neptune Society For Cremation Services In Minneapolis

At Neptune Society, we’ll take you step by step through the process of either immediate need or preplanned services. Our goal is to make this time less stressful for Minneapolis residents. To learn more, contact us today or call (763) 400-8666.

Immediate Need Cremation Services

Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. If there’s no prearranged plan put in place when a loved one passes, the whirlwind of details and information can become overwhelming. At Neptune Society of Minneapolis, our experienced professionals will walk you through the process, and be there to answer any questions you may have.

Notify Us That The Death Has Occurred

Speak with a Funeral Director, or a designated Family Services Representative to learn more about carrying out your loved one’s wishes for cremation.

Gather The Necessary Information

Neptune Society, doctors, state agencies, and other officials require the following information in order to proceed with cremation:

  • Date of birth and birthplace
  • Social Security number
  • Father’s name and state of birth
  • Mother’s maiden name and state of birth
  • Form DD-214 (if deceased was a veteran)
  • A copy of the driver’s license

We’ll work your behalf to take care of the rest. Contact us today for assistance with immediate need cremation services in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis, MN Veteran Cremation

Our dedicated family service representatives in Minneapolis are trained to answer your questions about veterans' cremations. Minneapolis veterans may be eligible for the following benefits through the Department of Veteran's Affairs:

  • Special honors: American flag and Presidential Memorial Certificate
  • A credit to help pay for your Minneapolis cremation service
  • Interment of cremated remains in a National Cemetery

We help you navigate your veteran’s benefits eligibility and cremation planning. Contact us below to learn more.

Veteran services include

  • Applying for the United States Flag
  • Applying for the Presidential Memorial Certificate
  • Applying for burial benefits
  • Scheduling burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery (For Veteran or Spouse)
  • Scheduling military honors at Fort Snelling or a private cemetery

Veteran Information:

Visit The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for questions/information on VA and benefits.

Fort Snelling National Cemetery
7601 34th Avenue, South
Minneapolis, MN 55450
(612) 726-1127

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About Us

If you are in the unfortunate situation of needing to choose a funeral home and want the option of a lower cost cremation service, the Neptune Society is now serving the 11 County Metro Area.

The Neptune Society is not a traditional funeral home so we don’t have the overhead costs of embalming, caskets, hearses, staff, etc. so the price of the cremation is usually less than most traditional funeral homes.

We compassionately serve many Minnesotans now choosing cremation for its ease and affordability.

We’re here for you and are available 7 days a week and 24 hours a day. Just one call gives you compassionate, professional and affordable cremation services.

The Neptune Society is the nation’s oldest and largest cremation society and over the past 43 years, our experienced team has assisted families, their loved ones and caregivers carry out final wishes more affordably, with dignity and respect.

We make a difficult time simple.

Driving Directions to Our Office:

From Highway 169:

  • Take HWY 55 East Bound to Winnetka Avenue. Go right (south) on Winnetka Avenue to Wayzata Boulevard (do not cross Highway 394) Take a left on Wayzata Boulevard (west) and office is about 3 blocks east on the left.

From Highway 394 (east or west):

  • Take the Louisiana Avenue Exit (go north) to Laurel Avenue (a “T” stoplight). Take a left on Laurel Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue (at the stop sign). Take a left on Pennsylvania Avenue. Pennsylvania curves to the right and becomes Wayzata Boulevard. The office is at the curve.

Note: The office is on the North Frontage Road off of HWY 394 between Winnetka Avenue and Louisiana Avenue. We are across the street from the Morrie’s Cadillac Dealership.

Our Office Proudly Serves the Following Areas and Counties:

*Distance restrictions may apply in some cases in some areas.


Our Team

Michelle Rischmiller

Service Manager/Funeral Director

Michelle Rischmiller graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School’s Program of Mortuary Science and has been a licensed funeral director since 2017. She joined the Neptune Society in 2019 as a funeral director and, in 2022, was promoted to the Service Manager. Michelle’s father was a Marine who served as an escort for the deceased in the Vietnam War and it was his stories of his care and compassion that sparked her interest in the field. She finds it fulfilling being the shoulder for families to lean on and to serve them at a very difficult time.


Lindsay Huhn

Funeral Director

Lindsay Huhn, originally from Mankato, MN, graduated in 2021 with a degree in Mortuary Science. She previously worked and lived in a small town in southern Minnesota for a family-run funeral home. Seeking a work/life balance, Lindsay moved to Apple Valley and began working for the Neptune Society in November 2022.


Vicki LaTraille

Office Coordinator

Vicki LaTraille has lived in the Twin Cities metro area all her life. She joined Neptune Society as an Office Coordinator in February 2018.


J. David Durham

Sales Manager

Dave Durham grew up on the Gulf Coast of Florida. He joined our team in February 2020 as the Legacy Sales Manager/Certified Preplanning Manager. Dave’s purpose is to provide peace of mind and protect families.


Jeff Clemenson

Sales Manager

Born in a small town in Iowa, Jeff Clemenson journeyed from being a farmer and grain elevator manager to Minnesota to specialize in the employee benefits insurance industry in 2004. After building his career, he was introduced to the Neptune Society by a friend and was so impressed, he joined in August 2020. Having experienced the challenges of making funeral arrangements for his parents, Jeff has carefully built his team with people who share his passion for bringing peace of mind to families ahead of time.


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Online Direct Cremation Services

Our affordable plans have helped 100,000’s of Americans during one of life’s most challenging moments. We are proud to serve in Minnesota and to offer our families options to pre arrange with us. Minnesota residents can now make arrangements from the privacy of their home. Our simple 4 step process makes it easy to plan ahead. If at any point you have questions or would like to speak with one of our licensed funeral directors, just call our local office. We are here to help.

    • Make arrangements on your schedule, at your convenience
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