Veteran services at Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home
Veteran families in Niles, MI can turn to Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,530 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,530. That places direct cremation roughly 60% 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 58 miles from Halbritter Wickens 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 Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,530. 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 Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home is located at 615 East Main St. in Niles, MI. You can reach the home at (269) 683-3000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home provides pre-planning, funeral service, visitation, burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Episcopal, United Methodist, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home apart
- Third-generation family ownership with a deep connection to local community heritage, exemplified by the use of Main Street paving bricks around their sign.
- Comprehensive grief support resources, including a year of weekly grief messages and specialized guidance for children experiencing loss.
- Specialized services for death away from home, including body transport and coordination for both domestic and international situations.
- Emphasis on personalized service, guided by the philosophy that 'every action, every tradition shows how much we care'.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Traditional Funerals
- · Cremation Services
- · Memorial Services
- · Graveside Services
- · Pre-Planning
- · Veteran Services
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Episcopal, United Methodist, Presbyterian.
Branches of service mentioned
Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.