Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes-Van Strien Creston Chapel

Veteran services at Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes-Van Strien Creston Chapel

Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes-Van Strien Creston Chapel in Grand Rapids, MI supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes offers Military Funeral Honors, acknowledging the service of veterans. Staff members have personal connections to military service, and the funeral home provides resources and support for veterans and their families. Blog content also highlights the significance of military tributes like TAPS." On-site amenities include van strien creston chapel, alt & shawmut hills chapel, and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,395 for basic burial and $1,895 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,800. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include graveside ceremony, burial, cremation, green burial, and memorial service. 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 van strien creston chapel and alt & shawmut hills 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.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Fort Custer National Cemetery in MI, approximately 48 miles from Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes-Van Strien Creston Chapel. Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes-Van Strien Creston Chapel can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

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. Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes-Van Strien Creston Chapel is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes-Van Strien Creston Chapel apart

• Life Story Experience, focusing on writing, sharing, and preserving individual life stories through print, digital film, and web memorials.
• Green Burial options, including eco-friendly products and assistance with locating green burial cemeteries, with approval from the Green Burial Council.
• Certified Celebrant Services for highly personalized ceremonies that reflect the unique personality and lifestyle of the deceased.
• A Value Guarantee, promising to honor a lower price and terms from another local funeral home if no difference in value is perceived.
• Expertise in Medicaid Planning to assist families with financial considerations for funeral and burial arrangements.
• On-site food and beverage service for receptions and gatherings, offering personalized menus.

Military & veteran services offered

Burial & cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Christian Reformed, Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, Covenant (Evangelical Christian), Non-denominational Christian.

How 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.