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 its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. 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. On Google it averages 4.7 stars across 15 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial services, cremation services, memorial services, cemetery monuments, grave markers, and honoring veterans. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Handler Funeral Homes, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,545. That places direct cremation roughly 16% 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 57 miles from Handler Funeral Homes, Inc.. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Handler Funeral Homes, Inc. has a 4.7-star rating from 15 Google reviews.
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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Handler Funeral Homes, Inc. mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Personalized Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian denominations (general), Catholic, Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Handler Funeral Homes, Inc., shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“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.”
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.