Veteran services at Charles Step Funeral Home & Cremation Services
For veterans in Redford, MI, Charles Step Funeral Home & Cremation Services coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $2,150 for basic burial and $1,750 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Charles Step Funeral Home & Cremation Services: direct cremation from $1,625. That places direct cremation roughly 26% 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 Great Lakes National Cemetery in MI, about 34 miles from Charles Step Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 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 Charles Step Funeral Home & Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,625. 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 Charles Step Funeral Home & Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Charles Step Funeral Home & Cremation Services is located at 18425 Beech Daly Rd. in Redford, MI. You can reach the home at (313) 531-1888. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Charles Step Funeral Home & Cremation Services offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Charles Step Funeral Home & Cremation Services starts at $1,625. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Charles Step Funeral Home & Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Charles Step Funeral Home & Cremation Services mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Charles Step Funeral Home & Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (General), Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Charles Step Funeral Home & Cremation Services apart
- Long-standing family-owned business since 1908
- Transparent pricing with burial packages starting at $2,150 and cremation packages starting at $1,750
- Offers green/direct burial options
- Provides livestreaming services for remote attendees
- Dedicated veteran services and honors
- Accommodates diverse religious and spiritual needs
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (General), Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Other (accommodates various faiths).
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.