Veteran services at Hyatt-Ewald Funeral Home Inc
Hyatt-Ewald Funeral Home Inc serves veteran families in Bay City, MI with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $4,350 for basic burial and $1,185 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, veteran's burial assistance, memorial items, memorial folders, and memorial videos. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Hyatt-Ewald Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $1,185. That places direct cremation roughly 46% below 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 53 miles from Hyatt-Ewald Funeral Home 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.
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 Hyatt-Ewald Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,185. 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 Hyatt-Ewald Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hyatt-Ewald Funeral Home Inc is located at 700 North Monroe Street in Bay City, MI. You can reach the home at (989) 892-3923. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hyatt-Ewald Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Hyatt-Ewald Funeral Home Inc provides traditional burial, cremation, pre-planning, grief support, funeral representative designation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hyatt-Ewald Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Hyatt-Ewald Funeral Home Inc mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Hyatt-Ewald Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (Catholic), Christian (Protestant) families, among others.
What sets Hyatt-Ewald Funeral Home Inc apart
- Operates from a historic Queen Anne-style building, built in 1888 and occupied since 1907, preserving original historical details and craftsmanship.
- Oldest continually operating funeral home in Bay County, with over 125 years of service.
- Features a practicing Registered Nurse on staff to assist with end-of-life questions and death certificate explanations.
- Provides administrative assistance for DHHS, Veteran's burial, and insurance claims.
- Offers funeral financing options through a partnership with Lending USA.
- Provides extensive online grief resources, including audio sessions and specific materials for children.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Urns
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · NFDA
- · Lending USA
Specialties
- · DHHS Assistance
- · Veteran's Burial Assistance
- · Insurance Claim Assistance
- · Obituary Development
- · Pre-Need / Pre-Funding of Services
- · End of Life Questions Assistance
- · Death Certificate Explanations
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (Catholic), Christian (Protestant).
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.