Veteran services at Allred Funeral Home Inc
For veterans in Berrien Springs, MI, Allred Funeral Home Inc coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $4,350 for basic burial and $1,885 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 5.0 rating from 17 reviews on Google.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial service, memorial service, cremation service, veteran service, and online memorial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Allred Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $1,885. That places direct cremation roughly 14% 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 Fort Custer National Cemetery in MI, about 58 miles from Allred Funeral Home Inc. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Allred Funeral Home Inc has a 5.0-star rating from 17 Google reviews.
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 Allred Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,885. 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 Allred Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Allred Funeral Home Inc is located at 212 South Main Street in Berrien Springs, MI. You can reach the home at (269) 471-3729. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Allred Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Allred Funeral Home Inc provides traditional funeral service, burial service, memorial service, cremation service, veteran service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Allred Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Allred Funeral Home Inc mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Allred Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Seventh-day Adventist, Lutheran, Methodist families, among others.
How do families rate Allred Funeral Home Inc?
Allred Funeral Home Inc holds a 5.0-star rating across 17 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Allred Funeral Home Inc apart
- Providing fresh-baked cookies to families seeking care
- Offering livestreaming capabilities for services
- Maintaining the historic integrity of its brick building while providing modern amenities
- Staff available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Offering one year of free daily grief support emails
- Upcoming fully stocked kitchen for families to gather for a meal
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Pre-Planning
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Seventh-day Adventist, Lutheran, Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Allred Funeral Home Inc, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“We have no words to convey how much the staff at Allred Funeral Home helped our family through one of the most difficult and saddest times of our lives. They handled our family like their own. The calmness, the heartfelt patience, and understanding and the way they took care of our lost family member and the whole family will never be forgotten. The people at Allred Funeral Home truly made a difference with the entirety for our family. They went above and beyond with the serivce they provided helping every step of the way. Thank you for your kindness, respect and holding our hands through our loss, Kim, Harrison & Megan in honor of Bill Bolton.”
“I have had a wonderful experience with Allred Funeral Home, especially with Brian Shembarger. Though it was a very sad & devastating experience losing our dad, Brian was very kind & helpful! Dad passed away on January 23, 2025 at the age of 90. We had a small service at the chapel & then they sent dad to Southern California for his funeral services. Dad was just buried here on Friday, February 14, 2025 & everything went well. Thank you for caring for our beloved father. Our family truly appreciate all that you did for dad & our family.”
“When my Mom passed at home, we called Allred's as they had worked with our family in the past. They were very responsive and arrived within an hour. The entire process was completed with no pressure, no sales gimmicks, nothing but care for my Mom and our family. They took care of everything and wrote a wonderful obituary for the paper. They were so kind and compassionate. It really took a load off of us. I would highly recommend Allred Funeral Home to respond to your needs when that time comes.”
“The kindest most heartfelt and compassionate people work here. They took such great care of my family during our saddest time. My mother was in the best hands and they did such a great job with her. Every little thing we asked, they accommodated us. They even changed the direction of the funeral procession so we could take my mother by her childhood home one last time before we laid her to rest. Then they stopped for a few minutes so we could cherish the moment. It was wonderful. Thank you Allred and Bowerman Funeral Home, for everything you did for us.”
“Allred Funeral home was a great experience with me and my siblings as we lost our mother just before Thanksgiving. They are very professional at what they do. They helped us get through a very difficult time in our life, very Caring ! Once again thank you for everything!!!”
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.