Family First Funeral & Cremation Services

Veteran services at Family First Funeral & Cremation Services

For veterans in Marcellus, MI, Family First Funeral & Cremation Services coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Family First Funeral & Cremation Services provides resources and information regarding funeral benefits for veterans, assisting families in navigating these specific arrangements." Published pricing lists $2,900 for basic burial and $1,099 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,100. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, direct cremation, burial services, pre-plan cremation, and cremation with memorial service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Family First Funeral & Cremation Services: direct cremation from $1,099. That places direct cremation roughly 50% 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 Fort Custer National Cemetery in MI, approximately 33 miles from Family First Funeral & Cremation Services. Family First Funeral & Cremation Services 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. Family First Funeral & Cremation Services is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Family First Funeral & Cremation Services cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,099. 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 Family First Funeral & Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Family First Funeral & Cremation Services is located at 52780 M-40 Highway in Marcellus, MI. You can reach the home at (269) 400-1119. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Family First Funeral & Cremation Services offer veteran families?

Family First Funeral & Cremation Services provides funeral services, cremation services, direct cremation, burial services, pre-plan cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Family First Funeral & Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Family First Funeral & Cremation Services provides resources and information regarding funeral benefits for veterans, assisting families in navigating these specific arrangements.

Which faith traditions does Family First Funeral & Cremation Services accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Christian (Missionary Church) families, among others.

What sets Family First Funeral & Cremation Services apart

Transparent and upfront pricing, including a direct cremation package for $1,099.
Online arrangement process with digital forms for convenience.
Rapid transportation services, with a care team arriving within 60-90 minutes of request.
Offers Pet Aquamation (water cremation) as an environmentally friendly option through their Cherished Companions service.
24/7 direct phone assistance without an answering service.
New establishment (2024) led by an experienced Licensed Funeral Director, Katie Atkin, with over 20 years in the field.

Military & veteran services offered

★Cremation With Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services

Cremation

· Cremation Services
· Direct Cremation
· Pre-plan Cremation
· Pet Aquamation

On-site facilities

· Facility

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· CareCredit

Specializations

· Affordable Funeral Options
· Affordable Cremation Options
· Low Cost Funeral Options
· Low Cost Cremation Options
· Pet Aquamation

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (Missionary Church). Languages spoken at the home: English.

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.

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How 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.