Veteran services at David C Brown d/b Higgerson & Neal FH
David C Brown d/b Higgerson & Neal FH in Belleville, MI supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Military funeral service services, including offering veteran burial flags [7]." Published pricing lists $5,045 for basic burial and $1,945 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Great Lakes National Cemetery in MI, approximately 47 miles from David C Brown d/b Higgerson & Neal FH. David C Brown d/b Higgerson & Neal FH can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Michigan has approximately 836 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. David C Brown d/b Higgerson & Neal FH is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does David C Brown d/b Higgerson & Neal FH publish funeral prices?
David C Brown d/b Higgerson & Neal FH has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (734) 697-9400, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is David C Brown d/b Higgerson & Neal FH located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
David C Brown d/b Higgerson & Neal FH is located at 209 Main Street in Belleville, MI. You can reach the home at (734) 697-9400. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does David C Brown d/b Higgerson & Neal FH help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Military funeral service services, including offering veteran burial flags [7].
Which faith traditions does David C Brown d/b Higgerson & Neal FH accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist (Grace Baptist Church, Metro Baptist Church) [12, 13], Episcopal (Trinity Episcopal Church) [11], Christian (Abundant Harvest Church) [14] families, among others.
What sets David C Brown d/b Higgerson & Neal FH apart
- Over 40 years of continuous operation in Belleville, Michigan, since 1982 [1].
- Modern facilities including a large chapel, a lounge with a full kitchen, and one-level handicap accessibility [1, 2].
- Hosts two annual community remembrance ceremonies: the Tree of Remembrance and the Angel of Hope at Hillside Cemetery [1].
- Offers military funeral services, including veteran burial flags [7].
- Staff available for assistance from 9 AM to 9 PM, seven days a week [2].
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Custom funerals
- · Basic cremation
- · Grief support
- · Urn selection
- · Military funeral service (including veteran burial flags)
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist (Grace Baptist Church, Metro Baptist Church) [12, 13], Episcopal (Trinity Episcopal Church) [11], Christian (Abundant Harvest Church) [14].
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.