Veteran services at Deisler Funeral Home
Deisler Funeral Home serves veteran families in Saginaw, MI with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and government headstones. Published pricing lists $4,485 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veteran services, and covenant burials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Deisler Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,395. That places direct cremation roughly 37% 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 45 miles from Deisler 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 Deisler Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,395. 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 Deisler Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Deisler Funeral Home is located at 2233 Hemmeter Road in Saginaw, MI. You can reach the home at (989) 799-1151. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Deisler Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Deisler Funeral Home provides cremation, burial, funeral planning, pre-planning, grief resources, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Deisler Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Deisler Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Deisler Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Deisler Funeral Home apart
- Over 137 years of continuous operation, founded as the first funeral home in Saginaw County in 1888.
- Remained family-owned for four generations, with a recent transition to another family-owned business (Fischer Funeral Home) in 2024 to continue the legacy.
- Established a dedicated grief support program to assist families during the adjustment period after a death.
- Mentors students pursuing careers as licensed funeral directors.
- Offers a new 2019 Cadillac XTS Crown Regal Hearse as part of their facilities.
- Provides comprehensive online resources including funeral etiquette, eulogy writing guidance, and veteran information.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Covenant Burials
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Michigan Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Grief Support Program
- · Veteran Information
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran. 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.