Veteran services at Fields-McKinley Funeral and Cremation Services
Veteran families in Grant, MI can turn to Fields-McKinley Funeral and Cremation Services for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $5,920 for basic burial and $2,200 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services, burial services, and cremation services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Fields-McKinley Funeral and Cremation Services: direct cremation from $2,200. That places direct cremation roughly 0% 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 Fort Custer National Cemetery in MI, about 78 miles from Fields-McKinley Funeral and Cremation Services. 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 Fields-McKinley Funeral and Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,200. 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 Fields-McKinley Funeral and Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Fields-McKinley Funeral and Cremation Services is located at 45 East Main St. in Grant, MI. You can reach the home at (231) 834-5613. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Fields-McKinley Funeral and Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Fields-McKinley Funeral and Cremation Services provides veteran services, online planning, preplanning, burial services, cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Fields-McKinley Funeral and Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Fields-McKinley Funeral and Cremation Services mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Fields-McKinley Funeral and Cremation Services apart
- Online funeral planning services and a comprehensive preplanning checklist available for convenience.
- Dedicated services for honoring veterans.
- Extensive staff, including multiple licensed funeral directors and administrative support, to assist families.
- Positive testimonials from families highlighting professional service and personal attention.
- Provision of grief support resources and information on social security benefits.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · NFDA
- · Michigan Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Traditional Funerals
- · Cremation Services
- · Memorial Services
- · Pre-planning
- · Veteran Services
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.