Veteran services at Elton Black & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Elton Black & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service, located in Highland, MI, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and flag presentation. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, and multiple chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,295 for basic burial and $2,945 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial options, veteran services, and military funeral services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, multiple chapels, and gardens.
Published pricing at Elton Black & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service: direct cremation from $2,385. That places direct cremation roughly 8% 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 14 miles from Elton Black & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. 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 Elton Black & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,385. 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 Elton Black & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Elton Black & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service is located at 3295 East Highland Rd. in Highland, MI. You can reach the home at (248) 889-1500. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Elton Black & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service offer veteran families?
Elton Black & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service provides cremation, traditional services, memorial options, veteran services, military funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Elton Black & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Elton Black & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service mentions military funeral honors and flag presentation. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Elton Black & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist, Christian families, among others.
What sets Elton Black & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service apart
- Remember When® interactive remembrance video technology, allowing real-time photo and comment sharing during visitations and subsequent creation of a printed memory book.
- On-site Centuries Memorial Park spanning over 80 acres with diverse gardens, mausoleums, and cremation options.
- Historic Bell Tower, built in the 1930s, featuring 200 glass-front niches for personalized memorialization and chiming every half hour.
- Ability to customize services with specific personal items, hobbies, and local cuisine (e.g., étouffée and jambalaya).
- Affiliation with the Dignity Memorial network, providing a 100% service guarantee and relocation protection for pre-paid plans.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Homeless Veterans Burial Program
- · Public Servants Program
- · Infant Loss Support
- · Multicultural Funerals
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist, Christian, Muslim. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.