Veteran services at Herbert Funeral Home
Herbert Funeral Home serves veteran families in Manistee, MI with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $4,745 for basic burial and $2,525 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, graveside ceremonies, military services, basic cremation options, and full service cremation options. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Herbert Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,525. That places direct cremation roughly 15% 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 Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 139 miles from Herbert 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 Herbert Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,525. 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 Herbert Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Herbert Funeral Home is located at 706 Kosciusko St. in Manistee, MI. You can reach the home at (231) 723-3557. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Herbert Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Herbert Funeral Home provides traditional funerals, memorial services, graveside ceremonies, military services, basic cremation options, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Herbert Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Herbert Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Herbert Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Indigenous/Native American, Baptist, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Herbert Funeral Home apart
- Personalized assistance to create meaningful services.
- Extensive online grief library with resources from Dr. Alan Wolfelt and the Center for Loss and Life Transition.
- Emphasis on pre-planning benefits, including peace of mind, personal choice, and potential for lower costs.
- Handicapped accessible facilities.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Ceremonies
Cremation
- · Basic Cremation Options
- · Full Service Cremation Options
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Traditional funerals
- · Simple cremation
- · Grief support
- · Urn selection
- · Military burial services
- · Veteran Services
- · Green Cremation
- · Low Cost Cremation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Indigenous/Native American, Baptist, Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.