Veteran services at John N. Santeiu & Son Inc
For veterans in Garden City, MI, John N. Santeiu & Son Inc coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,230 for basic burial and $1,980 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at John N. Santeiu & Son Inc: direct cremation from $1,980. That places direct cremation roughly 10% 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 41 miles from John N. Santeiu & Son 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 John N. Santeiu & Son Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,980. 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 John N. Santeiu & Son Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
John N. Santeiu & Son Inc is located at 1139 Inkster Road in Garden City, MI. You can reach the home at (734) 427-3800. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does John N. Santeiu & Son Inc offer veteran families?
John N. Santeiu & Son Inc provides funeral planning, grief support, pre-planning, insurance assistance, va benefits assistance, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does John N. Santeiu & Son Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, John N. Santeiu & Son Inc mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does John N. Santeiu & Son Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets John N. Santeiu & Son Inc apart
- Three generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1936.
- Extensive grief support resources, including partnerships with local hospices and an online library of articles by Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D.
- Specialized assistance with insurance claims and VA benefits, with a dedicated staff member (Amanda Corp) for these services.
- Entrusted with the pre-need arrangements of the historically significant Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home.
- 24/7 phone availability for immediate assistance.
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Michigan Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Insurance
- · VA Benefits
- · Thumbprint Jewelry
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Presbyterian. Languages spoken at the home: Romanian.
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.