Veteran services at Kempf Family Funeral & Cremation Svcs- Marshall
Kempf Family Funeral & Cremation Svcs- Marshall, located in Marshall, MI, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Kempf Family Funeral & Cremation Services offers dedicated Veterans Services. Additionally, Oaklawn Hospice, a nearby partner, is recognized as a 'We Honor Veterans Partner' and provides specific programs for veterans, indicating a network of support for military families." On-site amenities include reception hall and on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $7,395 for basic burial and $4,345 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, memorial service, veterans services, burial, and graveside ceremony. 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 on-site 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.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Fort Custer National Cemetery in MI, approximately 21 miles from Kempf Family Funeral & Cremation Svcs- Marshall. Kempf Family Funeral & Cremation Svcs- Marshall can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Kempf Family Funeral & Cremation Svcs- Marshall is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Kempf Family Funeral & Cremation Svcs- Marshall publish funeral prices?
Kempf Family Funeral & Cremation Svcs- Marshall has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (269) 781-9858, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Kempf Family Funeral & Cremation Svcs- Marshall located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Kempf Family Funeral & Cremation Svcs- Marshall is located at 723 Old Us 27 North in Marshall, MI. You can reach the home at (269) 781-9858. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Kempf Family Funeral & Cremation Svcs- Marshall offer veteran families?
Kempf Family Funeral & Cremation Svcs- Marshall provides traditional funeral, cremation, memorial service, ash scattering, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Kempf Family Funeral & Cremation Svcs- Marshall help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Kempf Family Funeral & Cremation Services offers dedicated Veterans Services. Additionally, Oaklawn Hospice, a nearby partner, is recognized as a 'We Honor Veterans Partner' and provides specific programs for veterans, indicating a network of support for military families.
Which faith traditions does Kempf Family Funeral & Cremation Svcs- Marshall accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, Baptist, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Kempf Family Funeral & Cremation Svcs- Marshall apart
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees, ensuring families make informed decisions.
- Personalized tributes that reflect the unique life, personality, interests, and accomplishments of the deceased.
- Four distinct facilities, including purpose-built funeral homes and updated life event centers in historic buildings.
- Extensive community involvement by staff members in local organizations, sports, and emergency services.
- 24/7 immediate assistance and comprehensive aftercare support, including help with estate settlements and Social Security benefits.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal Service
- · Graveside Ceremony
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ash Scattering
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Future Care Planning
- · Online Planning
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, Baptist, Methodist.
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.