Veteran services at Kempf's of Bellevue
Kempf's of Bellevue serves veteran families in Bellevue, MI with military funeral planning. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Custer National Cemetery in MI, about 16 miles from Kempf's of Bellevue. 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
Does Kempf's of Bellevue publish funeral prices?
Kempf's of Bellevue has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so ask the home directly and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Kempf's of Bellevue located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Kempf's of Bellevue is located at 205 N. Elizabeth St. in Bellevue, MI. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Kempf's of Bellevue help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Kempf's of Bellevue assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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.