It doesn’t matter how you honor them, just that you do.
When planning a cremation, you have many options available to you and we will do all that we can to provide a beautiful and respectful cremation. And above all, we will do our utmost to honor your loved one. We will be happy to go over all your options and answer any questions that you may have.
Cremation Service
Cremation has become a popular option for many people because it can offer more flexible. You can keep the urn, scatter the ashes or have the urn buried in a grave or columbarium. We are here to offer you a meaningful cremation.
Veteran Benefits
With proper proof of honorable discharge from the U.S. Military Service, all Honorably Discharged Veterans are entitled to:
- Veterans “In Memoriam” Flag
- Military Honors, if there is a funeral service or a committal service in a cemetery.
- Flag Folding
- Flag Presentation
- Taps
- Grave Space in the closest nationally dedicated veteran’s burial ground (Fort Custer near Battle Creek, MI or Great Lakes Veteran Cemetery near Holly, MI)
- Government Issued Memorial Marker / Head Stone for the Grave
*Private Cemeteries may charge for installation of Government Headstone/ Marker - Some Veterans families May Qualify for reimbursement from County / State & Federal Governmental Agencies.
Wayne County Residents should check for possible financial reimbursement from:
Wayne County Veterans Affairs
(313) 224-5045
28 W. Adams, Suite 1710 (17th. Floor)
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Macomb & Oakland County Residents should inquire to their respective offices:
Department of Veteran Affairs
(586) 469-5315
Macomb Public Service Building
21885 Dunham Rd.
Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48036
Oakland County Veterans Affairs
(248) 858-0785
1200 N. Telegraph Rd, Building 26 East
Pontiac, Michigan 48341
Information that possibly may be required to file a claim for benefits may include:
Military Records (Discharge Documents), Copy of paid Funeral Bill, Cemetery Receipt, Proof of Death (Death Certificate), Proof of Marriage (if Spouse is Filing for Benefits), Property Tax Bills (to establish residency), Complete financial information of all assets and or debts (to verify eligibility for reimbursement qualifications).