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 their own words: "Pederson Funeral Home offers specific services for honoring veterans, including assistance with benefits and specialized arrangements." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include veteran services, burial services, and cremation services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
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). 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 78 miles from Fields-McKinley Funeral and Cremation Services. Fields-McKinley Funeral and 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. Fields-McKinley Funeral and Cremation Services is among them.
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?
Pederson Funeral Home offers specific services for honoring veterans, including assistance with benefits and specialized arrangements.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · NFDA
- · Michigan Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Traditional Funerals
- · Cremation Services
- · Memorial Services
- · Pre-planning
- · Veteran Services
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.