Veteran services at Allen Funeral Home
Allen Funeral Home serves veteran families in Davison, MI with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,840 for basic burial and $1,660 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, burial, cremation, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel, columbarium, urn garden, and scattering gardens.
Published pricing at Allen Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,660. That places direct cremation roughly 25% below the Michigan median ($2,200). 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 Great Lakes National Cemetery in MI, about 13 miles from Allen Funeral Home. 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 836 funeral homes in Michigan. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Allen Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,660. 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 Allen Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Allen Funeral Home is located at 9136 Davison Rd. in Davison, MI. You can reach the home at (810) 653-2171. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Allen Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Allen Funeral Home provides funeral services, memorial services, burial, cremation, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Allen Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Allen Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Allen Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations families, among others.
What sets Allen Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1970 by the Allen family, now in its second generation.
- Specialization in military and veteran services, assisting with specific benefits like Military Funeral Honors and VA headstones.
- On-site chapel and location directly across from Wylie Cemetery.
- Extensive Grief Library on their website, featuring resources from Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- Offers pre-need arrangements with no interest or carrying charges, and honors other funeral homes' pre-need insurance.
- Provides a wide selection of music from the National Music Corporation (over 850 selections).
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Texas Department of Banking
- · Center for Loss and Life Transition
- · Tukios, Inc.
- · Wylie Cemetery Association
Specialties
- · Serving All Faiths
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian denominations. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.