Veteran services at Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home
Veteran families in Charlotte, MI can turn to Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home specializes in Veterans Services, assisting families with specific arrangements and benefits for military personnel. They advise contacting the Veterans Administration for death benefits and service options. The nearby Maple Hill Cemetery, a resource highlighted by the funeral home, is the resting place for two Medal of Honor recipients and numerous local veterans, indicating a community focus on honoring military service." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,125 for basic burial and $2,985 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation and veterans service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,985. That places direct cremation roughly 36% above the Michigan median ($2,200). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Fort Custer National Cemetery in MI, approximately 30 miles from Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home. Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Michigan has approximately 836 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,985. 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 Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home is located at 206 West Lawrence Avenue in Charlotte, MI. You can reach the home at (517) 543-3160. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home provides funeral service, cremation, pre-planning, veterans service, personalization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home specializes in Veterans Services, assisting families with specific arrangements and benefits for military personnel. They advise contacting the Veterans Administration for death benefits and service options. The nearby Maple Hill Cemetery, a resource highlighted by the funeral home, is the resting place for two Medal of Honor recipients and numerous local veterans, indicating a community focus on honoring military service.
Which faith traditions does Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Church of God in Christ, Mennonite families, among others.
What sets Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1909, maintaining a multi-generational legacy in the Charlotte area.
- Staff members are actively involved in the local community and specific religious organizations, including the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, Kiwanis, and the Charlotte Fire Department.
- Offers life celebrants to lead services for families who may not choose clergy, providing personalized experiences.
- Provides comprehensive grief resources, including partnerships with local organizations like Ele's Place for children and teens.
- Strong emphasis on Christian values, aiming to serve Christ and demonstrate God's love through their services.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Languages spoken at the home: English.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.