Veteran services at Korkoian Funeral Home, Inc.
For veterans in Royal Oak, MI, Korkoian Funeral Home, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "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." 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. A smaller but favorable set of 9 reviews averages 4.9 stars.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial service, burial, cremation, and veterans services. 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 chapels. 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.
Published pricing at Korkoian Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,775. That places direct cremation roughly 19% below the Michigan median ($2,200). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Great Lakes National Cemetery in MI, approximately 35 miles from Korkoian Funeral Home, Inc.. Korkoian Funeral Home, Inc. 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. Korkoian Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
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?
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.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Michigan Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Armenian Apostolic, Catholic, Congregationalist, Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Korkoian Funeral Home, Inc.. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“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.”
“Thank you to the Edward and Chris. They were compassionate and lovely people. Their support made a difficult time more bearable.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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”
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.