Veteran services at Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home
Veteran families in Hamtramck, MI can turn to Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $4,000 for basic burial and $1,400 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services and cremation services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,400. That places direct cremation roughly 36% 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 43 miles from Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home 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
What does a funeral at Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,400. 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 Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home is located at 2396 Caniff St. in Hamtramck, MI. You can reach the home at (313) 365-9600. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home provides funeral services, memorial services, cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Roman Catholic families, among others.
What sets Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated by the Wilk family for over 40 years, with a total of 50 years of experience in funeral service.
- Centrally located in Hamtramck, a quarter-mile from I-75, ensuring accessibility for families across the Metro Detroit area.
- Offers professional services at affordable rates.
- Provides funeral, memorial, and cremation services with careful attention to detail.
- Facility includes a chapel accommodating approximately 100 guests.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Traditional funeral services
- · Graveside ceremonies
- · Cremation with memorial services
- · Direct cremation
- · Catholic services
- · Veteran services
- · Military Honors
- · Green burial services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Roman Catholic.
Branches of service mentioned
Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.