Veteran services at Crawford Funeral Home
Crawford Funeral Home in Escanaba, MI supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $2,305 for basic burial and $1,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Crawford Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,460. That places direct cremation roughly 12% 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 Northwoods National Cemetery in WI, about 126 miles from Crawford 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 Crawford Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,460. 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 Crawford Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Crawford Funeral Home is located at 302 South 13th St. in Escanaba, MI. You can reach the home at (906) 786-0074. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Crawford Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Crawford Funeral Home provides visitation, funeral service, reception, burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Crawford Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Crawford Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Crawford Funeral Home apart
- Sixth-generation family-owned and operated funeral home, with a continuous legacy since 1863.
- Operates two distinct locations in Escanaba and Bark River, Michigan, serving Delta County and surrounding areas.
- Offers comprehensive online pre-planning tools, allowing individuals to detail specific preferences for services, music, readings, and themes.
- Provides transparent package pricing for various services, including traditional burial and cremation options.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Ground Interment
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ashes Returned to Family
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Green burial
- · Cremation services
- · Pre-planning services
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.