Veteran services at Hopcroft Funeral Home, Inc.
Hopcroft Funeral Home, Inc. in Madison Heights, MI supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Hopcroft Funeral Home offers memorials specifically designed for service members, including flag presentations and 21-gun salutes. They also provide discounts on arrangements for veterans. Resources are available to help families understand Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and the importance of preplanning for military veterans." On-site amenities include 175 seat chapel and free parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,300 for basic burial and $2,070 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, burial services, veteran services, and cemetery flower delivery. 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 175 seat chapel and memorial designers. 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 Hopcroft Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,070. That places direct cremation roughly 6% below 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 35 miles from Hopcroft Funeral Home, Inc.. Hopcroft Funeral Home, Inc. 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. Hopcroft Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Hopcroft Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,070. 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 Hopcroft Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hopcroft Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 31145 John R Rd. in Madison Heights, MI. You can reach the home at (248) 585-7770. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hopcroft Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Hopcroft Funeral Home, Inc. provides funeral services, cremation services, burial services, committal services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hopcroft Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Hopcroft Funeral Home offers memorials specifically designed for service members, including flag presentations and 21-gun salutes. They also provide discounts on arrangements for veterans. Resources are available to help families understand Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and the importance of preplanning for military veterans.
What sets Hopcroft Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Long-standing family history in funeral service since 1948, with the Madison Heights location established in 1985.
- State-of-the-art audio-visual systems for personalized memorials and live streaming of services.
- Bilingual staff available to assist families.
- Comprehensive online pre-planning tools and resources, including a free planning guide.
- 24/7/365 availability for immediate assistance and support.
- Specialization in multicultural funerals and veteran services, including discounts and patriotic honors.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Committal Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Languages spoken at the home: English, Other (Bilingual Staff).
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.