Veteran services at Christler Funeral Home
For veterans in Prudenville, MI, Christler Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. On-site amenities include large chapel and expanded parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,360 for basic burial and $2,950 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Great Lakes National Cemetery in MI, about 108 miles from Christler 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
Does Christler Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Christler Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (989) 366-7212 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Christler Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Christler Funeral Home is located at 1471 West Houghton Lake Drive in Prudenville, MI. You can reach the home at (989) 366-7212. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Christler Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Christler Funeral Home provides funeral services, burial services, cremation services, pre-arrangements, aftercare program, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Christler Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Christler Funeral Home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Christler Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Wesleyan, Baptist, Christian Reformed, Pentecostal families, among others.
What sets Christler Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated, with a second generation (Holly Christy) actively involved in the business.
- Operates multiple funeral home locations across northern Michigan, serving seven communities.
- Long-standing history in communities through the acquisition of established funeral homes (e.g., Fosnaught since 1947, Hitesman since 1920s, Young since 1936).
- Offers a comprehensive Aftercare Program, 'Everything After,' providing guidance on post-funeral tasks, and 'Brighter Mornings' for grief support.
- Provides specialized services such as FEMA Covid-19 Relief assistance and Drugs/Sharps Disposal.
- Facilities include large chapels, barrier-free spaces, and extensive parking, with some locations capable of accommodating over 300 people.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Michigan Funeral Directors Association
- · Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce
- · Knights of Columbus
- · Cadillac Lions Club
- · Rotary
- · Elks
- · Masonic Lodge
- · Saint Ann Catholic Church
Specialties
- · Catholic Funerals
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Wesleyan, Baptist, Christian Reformed, Pentecostal, Assembly of God, Seventh-Day Adventist, Lutheran, Church of Christ, Church of God, Non-denominational Christian.
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.