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 their own words: "Evans & Browne's Funeral Home explicitly states, "We believe those who served our nation are deserving of special attention, and we will take care of all details in securing the benefits your veteran is entitled to receive."" 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.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel (seats over 400) and facilities for memorial service. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
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). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Great Lakes National Cemetery in MI, approximately 43 miles from Evans & Browne's Funeral Home. Evans & Browne's Funeral Home 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. Evans & Browne's Funeral Home is among them.
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?
Evans & Browne's Funeral Home explicitly states, "We believe those who served our nation are deserving of special attention, and we will take care of all details in securing the benefits your veteran is entitled to receive."
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 & veteran services offered
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, Inc.
Specializations
- · Veteran services
- · Burial services
- · Cremation services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: 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).
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.