Veteran services at Capaul Funeral Home
Capaul Funeral Home serves veteran families in Ida, MI with military funeral planning. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include reception space available and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,225 for basic burial and $2,130 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Capaul Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,130. That places direct cremation roughly 3% 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 Ohio Veterans Home Cemetery in OH, about 57 miles from Capaul 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.
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 Capaul Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,130. 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 Capaul Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Capaul Funeral Home is located at 8216 Ida West Road in Ida, MI. You can reach the home at (888) 998-5338. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Capaul Funeral Home offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Capaul Funeral Home starts at $2,130. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Capaul Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Capaul Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Capaul Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Capaul Funeral Home apart
- Multi-generational family operation, with 3rd and 4th generations actively involved in management and funeral direction.
- Long-standing history, established in 1936, demonstrating deep roots in the Ida, MI community.
- Extensive online obituary archives, providing a historical record of services and community connections.
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · BBB Accredited
- · Michigan Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Green Cremation
- · Green Burial
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Lutheran.
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.