Veteran services at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service
For veterans in Hart, MI, Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,150 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, veteran services, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Custer National Cemetery in MI, about 107 miles from Beacon Cremation & 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 & Funeral Service publish funeral prices?
Beacon Cremation & 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) 873-3415 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is located at 2370 North 72Nd Avenue in Hart, MI. You can reach the home at (231) 873-3415. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service offer veteran families?
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service provides direct cremation, funeral planning, pre-planning, grief support, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service apart
- Extensive renovation of the Hesperia Chapel, offering a modern facility with ample seating.
- White Lake Chapel features advanced audio-visual equipment, a social lounge, and a full-service coffee bar.
- Transparent direct cremation option priced at $1,575.00, which is below the county and state averages for this service.
- Grief support resources adapted from Dr. Alan Wolfelt and affiliation with the Center for Loss and Life Transition.
- Multiple chapel locations across Michigan, providing broad regional coverage.
- Family-owned and operated business that honors pre-arrangements from other funeral homes.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Center for Loss and Life Transition
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
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.