Veteran services at Handler Funeral Homes, Inc.
Veteran families in Tecumseh, MI can turn to Handler Funeral Homes, Inc. for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Handler Funeral Home explicitly specializes in honoring veterans, assisting with necessary paperwork like DD-214 discharge papers, and coordinating services to recognize their sacrifice. They are likely to coordinate with local cemeteries like Brookside Cemetery, which hosts Veteran's Day events." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,525 for basic burial and $2,545 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Early reviews are positive, averaging 4.7 stars across 15.
Veteran-related services offered include traditional burial services, cremation services, memorial services, cemetery monuments, grave markers, and honoring veterans. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Handler Funeral Homes, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,545. That places direct cremation roughly 16% 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 Great Lakes National Cemetery in MI, approximately 57 miles from Handler Funeral Homes, Inc.. Handler Funeral Homes, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Handler Funeral Homes, Inc. holds a 4.7-star rating from 15 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Handler Funeral Homes, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Handler Funeral Homes, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,545. 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 Handler Funeral Homes, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Handler Funeral Homes, Inc. is located at 313 West Pottawatamie St. in Tecumseh, MI. You can reach the home at (517) 423-2525. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Handler Funeral Homes, Inc. offer veteran families?
Handler Funeral Homes, Inc. provides traditional burial services, cremation services, memorial services, cemetery monuments, grave markers, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Handler Funeral Homes, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Handler Funeral Home explicitly specializes in honoring veterans, assisting with necessary paperwork like DD-214 discharge papers, and coordinating services to recognize their sacrifice. They are likely to coordinate with local cemeteries like Brookside Cemetery, which hosts Veteran's Day events.
Which faith traditions does Handler Funeral Homes, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations (general), Catholic, Methodist families, among others.
How do families rate Handler Funeral Homes, Inc.?
Handler Funeral Homes, Inc. holds a 4.7-star rating across 15 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Handler Funeral Homes, Inc. apart
- Owner John R. Barnhart's deep personal connection and lifelong passion for funeral service, stemming from a childhood experience.
- Emphasis on personalized services to create unique celebrations of life, rather than being dictated by tradition.
- Provision of grief support resources for families.
- Dedicated services for honoring veterans, including assistance with military honors and paperwork.
- Operating two locations in Tecumseh and Clinton, offering local accessibility.
- A stated axiom of being present for families 'Before, During and After the Need'.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Personalized Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian denominations (general), Catholic, Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Handler Funeral Homes, Inc.. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“I highly recommend Handler for funeral services. Their staff is very respective of your loved one and respectful of your wishes. They were very accommodating of our needs and did not disappoint us in anything they did. We had the funeral visitation at our own hall and they provided everything we needed. John explained all the pricing options very clearly and helped us through the process which is difficult when one is faced with decisions at a time of grief. They are very professional.”
“From pre-planning the funeral of a friend and all the details involved with that, to the recent funeral of my friend, and funerals of other friends recently, John at Handler and his entire staff went above and beyond. They listened to our wishes, and were professional, kind, compassionate and caring all the way through. Quick to answer any questions and are such a help and support. John reached out to me after for follow-up and additional support. You may forget what people said, but you will never forget the way they made you feel. Here you will feel respected and heard. Reliable and trustworthy. Thanks to All at Handler.”
“Very nice setting & wonderful staff. We felt right at home the moment we walked in. Jan was our greeter & was wonderful. Such a nice job in helping the family say goodbye.”
“I highly recommend Handler funeral home in Tecumseh. They were so helpful when I wanted to plan and prepay for my friend that was very ill and in a nursing home. They were so kind and caring and because they took care of everything for me, it made the sad time of his death much easier for me.”
“Our family can't say enough good about the care we received from John and his staff after our Dad died. There was communication all along the way, comforting guidance given to family members, thoughtful details attended to, and a kind consideration for our family that we'll never forget. Many thanks from the family of Tom Bailey.”
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.