Veteran services at Jacobson Funeral Home, Inc.
For veterans in L'Anse, MI, Jacobson Funeral Home, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Jacobson Funeral Home assists families in securing benefits and arranging services for veterans, honoring their military service." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $7,245 for basic burial and $4,420 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Community feedback sits at 4.9 stars from 47 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include direct cremation, memorial services, and veterans services. 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 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.
Published pricing at Jacobson Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $4,420. That places direct cremation roughly 101% above 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 Northwoods National Cemetery in WI, approximately 88 miles from Jacobson Funeral Home, Inc.. Jacobson Funeral Home, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Jacobson Funeral Home, Inc. holds a 4.9-star rating from 47 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Jacobson Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Jacobson Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,420. 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 Jacobson Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Jacobson Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 200 L'Anse Ave. in L'Anse, MI. You can reach the home at (906) 524-7800. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Jacobson Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Jacobson Funeral Home, Inc. provides direct cremation, traditional funerals, green funerals, memorial services, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Jacobson Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Jacobson Funeral Home assists families in securing benefits and arranging services for veterans, honoring their military service.
Which faith traditions does Jacobson Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
How do families rate Jacobson Funeral Home, Inc.?
Jacobson Funeral Home, Inc. holds a 4.9-star rating across 47 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Jacobson Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Free use of the Sharing Room for luncheons and fellowship following services.
- Complimentary video tributes on DVD and online.
- Offers Legacy Touch Keepsakes for personalized memorial items.
- Facility is handicapped accessible with recent renovations, including a food and beverage station.
- Susan Jacobs, the manager, is a licensed funeral director in Michigan and Wisconsin and serves on the Michigan Mortuary Response Team.
- Holds a contract with Baraga County for medical examiner cases.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Urns And Keepsakes
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Director's Association (NFDA)
Specializations
- · Legacy Touch Keepsakes
- · Michigan Mortuary Response Team
- · Life Celebrants
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Jacobson Funeral Home, Inc.. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Jacobson Funeral Home is a true testament to the beauty of genuine compassion, and unwavering dedication to serving grieving families. We are deeply grateful for their kindness, attention to detail, personalized touches and professionalism. A special thank you to Susan Jacobs. From start to finish, her warmth, guidance, and understanding helped us get through this most difficult, unbearable time, seamlessly and effortlessly. She showed us the utmost respect and accommodated all of our requests including military right arrangements for my dad who served in the Korean War. It is with deepest gratitude that we recommend Jacobson Funeral Home. They will undoubtedly exceed your expectations and provide solace in your time of need. Thank you so much! Jim and Staci Roth”
“Our family suffered two great losses within a year of each other. We enlisted Jacobson Funeral Home for both occasions. I cannot sing Sue's praises enough. She is always calm, compassionate, organized, and professional. Because of the nature of death, you are forced to make big decisions while under the duress of trauma and grief. It's paramount to have a competent funeral director to guide you through this very difficult time, and Sue could not be any better at her job. Sue is the best person in Baraga county to trust with honoring your loved ones who have passed on. I would rely on her any time, and anyone else would not regret doing the same.”
“During a very difficult time, Sue was compassionate and caring. She was very accommodating for everything we requested. We were very grateful to Jacobson Funeral Home for making a very hard time for our family a little easier.”
“Our experience in dealing with Jacobson Funeral home was truly wonderful! Sue made the loss of our loved one less stressful as she handled everything for us! I would definitely recommend in the loss of your loved one calling Jacobson Funeral home and let Sue take care of things.”
“Sue made us comfortable making the final arrangements for our loved one. She answered all of our questions and helped us through the difficult process. We highly recommend Jacobson’s Funeral Home and Sue for her professionalism and compassion.”
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.