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Korkoian Funeral Home, Inc.

836 North Main St. · Royal Oak, MI 48067

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Veteran Services

From the home's own description

“The funeral home provides specialized services for veterans, including assistance with headstones and burial flags. They offer information and resources for Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, MI, and Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI, which is a United States National Cemetery in Oakland County. Additionally, they list contact information for various Veteran's Office Locations in Oakland County (Pontiac, Southeast Oakland, West Oakland) and Macomb County to assist families with benefits and support.”

Veteran services at Korkoian Funeral Home, Inc.

For veterans in Royal Oak, MI, Korkoian Funeral Home, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,000 for basic burial and $1,145 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 4.9 rating from 9 reviews on Google.

The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include chapels.

Published pricing at Korkoian Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,775. That places direct cremation roughly 19% 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 35 miles from Korkoian 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 Korkoian Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,775. 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 Korkoian Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Korkoian Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 836 North Main St. in Royal Oak, MI. You can reach the home at (248) 541-8325. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Korkoian Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?

Korkoian Funeral Home, Inc. provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Korkoian Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?

In its own description of its veteran services, Korkoian Funeral Home, Inc. mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.

Which faith traditions does Korkoian Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Armenian Apostolic, Catholic, Congregationalist, Christian families, among others.

How do families rate Korkoian Funeral Home, Inc.?

Korkoian Funeral Home, Inc. holds a 4.9-star rating across 9 Google reviews from local families and veterans.

What sets Korkoian Funeral Home, Inc. apart

  • Multi-generational family ownership and operation, continuing a local tradition since 1924.
  • Local and independent business structure.
  • Emphasis on a comfortable, homelike atmosphere for families.
  • Availability 24/7, 365 days per year for immediate assistance.
  • Comprehensive grief support program, including a year of daily messages and curated external resources.
  • Dedicated veteran services and resources, including information on national cemeteries and local support offices.

Military and veteran services listed

★Memorial Service
★Veterans Services

Burial and cremation services

Burial

  • · Burial

Cremation

  • · Cremation

On-site facilities

· Homelike Atmosphere
· Modern Facility
· Viewing Rooms
· Chapels
· Limousines
· Hearses

Affiliations and specialties

Industry affiliations

  • · Michigan Funeral Directors Association

Specialties

  • · Veterans Services

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Armenian Apostolic, Catholic, Congregationalist, Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.

What families have said

Up to five Google reviews of Korkoian Funeral Home, Inc., shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.

“My mom passed in October 5, 2016, per her request she was cremated. My dad age 88 was hospitalized and we were waiting for him to get better for her memorial. God had other plans as my dad died November 10, 2016 and also will be cremated. We will have a joint service December 16, 2016 on their 61st anniversary. It seems fitting. The Korkoian's have ALL been supportive, patient, understanding and more through this difficult time. Special thanks to Chris, Nancy and Edward.”
s priceless★★★★★6 years agoVet-related
“Thank you to the Edward and Chris. They were compassionate and lovely people. Their support made a difficult time more bearable.”
Marti Rincon★★★★★4 months ago
“Thank you Edward Korkoian Funeral Home, for taking care, of my mom’s arrangements yesterday. All I did was make one phone call and Edward and his son, Chris, took care of absolutely everything. Their family has taken care of my family, since 1971. Edward Korkoian funeral home proved once again, they are second to none.”
Margie Shaghoian★★★★★a year ago
“On the behalf of my family, we would like to extend our thankfulness and gratitude for supporting us as we mourned the loss of our wonderful husband/father, as well as assisting in all of the final arrangements. You consistently insured that all details were addressed and solved every challenge that arose while ensuring all of our accommodations were met. At a great time of stress, you relieved us of those heavy burdens. We cannot thank you and the entire excellent team enough for that.”
annamarie nersessian★★★★★6 years ago
“Mr. Christ Kirk piano made us feel like part of his own family. And he even spoke a few words at my grandma irenes funeral today. You couldn’t ask for a kinder man. He met all our needs for my grandmother. And we felt we were at home whenever we spoke to him. We will always count on korkoian for all our funerals. Thanks again sir for making it a little easier with our loss. Sincerely the whole tufen”
armenianply★★★★★5 years ago

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.