Veteran services at Beaulieu Funeral Home
Veteran families in Newberry, MI can turn to Beaulieu Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include main chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,795 for basic burial and $3,300 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: immediate cremation service, immediate cremation with memorial service, limited cremation service, and traditional cremation services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include main chapel.
Published pricing at Beaulieu Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,300 and basic burial from $6,500. That places direct cremation roughly 50% above 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 Northwoods National Cemetery in WI, about 205 miles from Beaulieu 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.
Beaulieu Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 Beaulieu Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,300, basic burial starts at $6,500. 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 Beaulieu Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Beaulieu Funeral Home is located at 110 West Truman Blvd. in Newberry, MI. You can reach the home at (906) 293-8651. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Beaulieu Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Beaulieu Funeral Home provides traditional funeral service, immediate cremation service, immediate cremation with memorial service, limited cremation service, traditional cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Beaulieu Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Beaulieu Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Beaulieu Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Beaulieu Funeral Home apart
- Four generations of continuous family operation since 1908.
- Handicapped accessible facility featuring a barrier-free entrance, main floor restroom, and second-floor chair lift.
- Staff members with significant military service and deep community involvement.
- Offers a comprehensive online Griefwords library for grief support and education.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Immediate Cremation Service
- · Limited Cremation Service
- · Traditional Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Michigan Funeral Directors Association
- · Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal.
Branches of service mentioned
Beaulieu Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.