Veteran services at Jacobs Funeral Home, Inc of Iron River
Jacobs Funeral Home, Inc of Iron River, located in Iron River, MI, assists those who served and their families. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. It has a 5.0 rating from 4 reviews on Google.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Northwoods National Cemetery in WI, about 57 miles from Jacobs Funeral Home, Inc of Iron River. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Jacobs Funeral Home, Inc of Iron River lists these traditions and communities: Catholic. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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
Does Jacobs Funeral Home, Inc of Iron River publish funeral prices?
Jacobs Funeral Home, Inc of Iron River has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (906) 265-5129 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Jacobs Funeral Home, Inc of Iron River located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Jacobs Funeral Home, Inc of Iron River is located at 405 West Cayuga Street in Iron River, MI. You can reach the home at (906) 265-5129. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Jacobs Funeral Home, Inc of Iron River help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Jacobs Funeral Home, Inc of Iron River assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
How do families rate Jacobs Funeral Home, Inc of Iron River?
Jacobs Funeral Home, Inc of Iron River holds a 5.0-star rating across 4 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Perry and Denise pre-plan funerals with families and handle both burials and cremations as if they were their own family. The Iron River community has relied on them for years.
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.