Veteran services at Coats Funeral Home
Coats Funeral Home serves veteran families in Clarkston, MI with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include spacious chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,495 for basic burial and $2,595 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, veterans services, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include spacious chapel.
Published pricing at Coats Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,595. That places direct cremation roughly 18% 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 Great Lakes National Cemetery in MI, about 17 miles from Coats 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.
Coats Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Lgbtq Affirming. 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 Coats Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,595. 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 Coats Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Coats Funeral Home is located at 8909 Dixie Highway in Clarkston, MI. You can reach the home at (248) 620-4142. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Coats Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Coats Funeral Home provides funeral services, burial services, cremation services, pet services, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Coats Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Coats Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Coats Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Presbyterian, Evangelical families, among others.
What sets Coats Funeral Home apart
- Over 90 years of continuous operation, with a legacy of multi-generational family involvement prior to 2015 acquisition.
- Two distinct funeral home locations in Waterford and Clarkston, Michigan.
- Comprehensive concierge services including assistance with luncheon arrangements, hotel accommodations, restaurant reservations, road assistance, airport transportation, flower delivery, and dry cleaning.
- Specialized pet services.
- Dedicated grief support group, "Hope for Your Grief Journey," hosted monthly.
- Extensive veteran services, including assistance with headstones, burial flags, and coordination of military honors.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral and Memorial Information Council
- · Jeremiah Clark Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution
Specialties
- · Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Presbyterian, Evangelical. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.