Veteran services at Evans & Browne's Funeral Home
For veterans in Saginaw, MI, Evans & Browne's Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel (seats over 400), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,445 for basic burial and $1,465 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel (seats over 400) and facilities for memorial service.
Published pricing at Evans & Browne's Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,465. That places direct cremation roughly 33% 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 43 miles from Evans & Browne's 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 Evans & Browne's Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,465. 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 Evans & Browne's Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Evans & Browne's Funeral Home is located at 441 North Jefferson Avenue in Saginaw, MI. You can reach the home at (989) 754-0481. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Evans & Browne's Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Evans & Browne's Funeral Home provides pre-planning, online grief support, honoring life, send flowers & gifts, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Evans & Browne's Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Evans & Browne's Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Evans & Browne's Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (general, as they facilitate services in various church settings), Catholic (implied by proximity and common collaboration with Catholic cemeteries like Mount Olivet and St. Andrew), Lutheran (implied by proximity to several Lutheran churches in Saginaw) families, among others.
What sets Evans & Browne's Funeral Home apart
- Offers a "365 Days of Grief Support" program with daily email affirmations for ongoing comfort and healing.
- Provides online grief support services, including access to counseling, group support, and interactive videos 24/7.
- Operates with three locations across Michigan (Saginaw, Flint, and Pontiac) under the Evans & Browne's and Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home brands, offering broader regional service.
- Explicitly offers veteran's services, assisting with securing entitled benefits.
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, Inc.
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Burial services
- · Cremation services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (general, as they facilitate services in various church settings), Catholic (implied by proximity and common collaboration with Catholic cemeteries like Mount Olivet and St. Andrew), Lutheran (implied by proximity to several Lutheran churches in Saginaw).
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.