Veteran services at Beacon Cremation and Funeral Service
For veterans in Whitehall, MI, Beacon Cremation and Funeral Service coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,495 for basic burial and $1,575 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: direct cremation and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Custer National Cemetery in MI, about 107 miles from Beacon Cremation and Funeral Service. 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
Does Beacon Cremation and Funeral Service publish funeral prices?
Beacon Cremation and Funeral Service has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (231) 894-5676 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Beacon Cremation and Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Beacon Cremation and Funeral Service is located at 413 South Mears Ave. in Whitehall, MI. You can reach the home at (231) 894-5676. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Beacon Cremation and Funeral Service offer veteran families?
Beacon Cremation and Funeral Service provides direct cremation, funeral planning, grief support, veteran services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Beacon Cremation and Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Beacon Cremation and Funeral Service mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Beacon Cremation and Funeral Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Evangelical Covenant, Hope Bible Chapel (non-denominational Christian), United Church of Christ (UCC), Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) families, among others.
What sets Beacon Cremation and Funeral Service apart
- Multiple chapel locations across Michigan, including Whitehall, Ludington, Hart, Kingsley, Elk Rapids, Traverse City, and Hesperia.
- White Lake Chapel features two 70-inch flat-screen televisions, a digital sound system, a social lounge, a full-service coffee bar, and two refrigerators.
- Hesperia Chapel recently underwent an extensive renovation, offering ample seating in a modern facility.
- Specialization in Veteran Services, with staff guiding families through available benefits.
- Offers a direct cremation option for $1,575.00, which is below the typical cost in the region.
- Provides access to the Griefwords Online Library by Dr. Alan Wolfelt for comprehensive grief support.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Pledged Green Network Business member
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Evangelical Covenant, Hope Bible Chapel (non-denominational Christian), United Church of Christ (UCC), Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS).
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.