Veteran services at Gramer Funeral Home
Gramer Funeral Home serves veteran families in Clawson, MI with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $4,975 for basic burial and $3,105 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, veterans services, memorial services, green burial services, and military honors assistance. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include gardens.
Published pricing at Gramer Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,105. That places direct cremation roughly 41% 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 Great Lakes National Cemetery in MI, about 33 miles from Gramer 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 Gramer Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,105. 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 Gramer Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gramer Funeral Home is located at 705 North Main Street in Clawson, MI. You can reach the home at (248) 435-9010. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gramer Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Gramer Funeral Home provides burial services, cremation services, veterans services, specialty services, preplanning services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gramer Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Gramer Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Gramer Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Greek Orthodox, Chinese Traditional, Hindu families, among others.
What sets Gramer Funeral Home apart
- Boutique experience with exclusive use of the facility for one family at a time
- Fragrant landscaped gardens and a cozy café for intimate gatherings
- Specialized cultural services for Greek, Chinese, and Hindu funeral traditions
- Extensive grief and healing resources, including counseling, support groups, and online materials
- Assistance with veteran's benefits and military honors
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Green Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Michigan Funeral Directors Association
- · Green Burial Council
Specialties
- · Greek Services
- · Chinese Funeral Services
- · Hindu Funeral Services
- · Oakland County Cremation Service
- · Macomb County Cremation Service
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Greek Orthodox, Chinese Traditional, Hindu. Languages spoken at the home: English, Chinese (Simplified), Hindi, Spanish.
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.