Veteran services at Karrer Simpson Funeral Home, Inc.
Karrer Simpson Funeral Home, Inc. serves veteran families in Port Huron, MI with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $6,530 for basic burial and $2,010 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and cemetery services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Karrer Simpson Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,010. That places direct cremation roughly 9% 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 61 miles from Karrer Simpson 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 does a funeral at Karrer Simpson Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,010. 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 Karrer Simpson Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Karrer Simpson Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 1720 Elk St. in Port Huron, MI. You can reach the home at (810) 985-9605. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Karrer Simpson Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Karrer Simpson Funeral Home, Inc. provides funeral, cremation, cemetery services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Karrer Simpson Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Karrer Simpson Funeral Home, Inc. mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Karrer Simpson Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Karrer Simpson Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Over a century of continuous family ownership and operation, spanning four generations.
- Provision of extensive grief resources, including the 'Grief is Love Lost' audio series with over 60 sessions and '50 Cards - 50 Questions' to facilitate family discussions.
- Long-standing presence in Port Huron, having established the city's first dedicated funeral home facility in 1923.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Michigan Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Grief is Love Lost Audio Series
- · New Leaf Grief Resources Library
- · Having the Talk of a Lifetime Cards
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran.
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.