Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home Inc

Veteran services at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home Inc

Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home Inc, located in Kalamazoo, MI, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,001 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,195. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: direct cremation, memorial celebrations, burial services, american flag retirement program, veteran's funeral services, and pet cremation services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include chapel.

Published pricing at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $1,942. That places direct cremation roughly 12% 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 Fort Custer National Cemetery in MI, about 13 miles from Joldersma & Klein 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 sets Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home Inc apart

• Family-owned and operated since 1913, with current owners Dan and Gabe Adams living above the funeral home.
• Anna Joldersma, co-founder, was one of Michigan's first female funeral directors in 1917.
• Offers an American Flag Retirement Program, incinerating unserviceable flags with U.S. veterans.
• Provides pet cremation services in partnership with Paws & Remember of Michigan.
• Explicitly offers financial assistance and guidance for families facing monetary challenges.
• Direct cremation priced at $1995.00, positioned as an affordable option.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Methodist, Catholic.

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.