L.C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home

Veteran services at L.C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home

L.C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home serves veteran families in Saint Clair, MI with military funeral planning. In their own words: "The funeral home provides resources and guidance on understanding Veterans Affairs benefits and the importance of preplanning for military veterans." On-site amenities include 150 seat chapel, free parking, and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,195 for basic burial and $1,675 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, cemetery plans, memorial services, graveside service, and burial. 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 150 seat chapel and memorial designers. 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 L.C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,675. That places direct cremation roughly 24% 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 58 miles from L.C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home. L.C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home 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. L.C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at L.C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,675. 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 L.C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

L.C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home is located at 214 Trumbull St. in Saint Clair, MI. You can reach the home at (810) 329-4222. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does L.C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home offer veteran families?

L.C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home provides funeral, cremation, cemetery plans, memorial services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does L.C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home provides resources and guidance on understanding Veterans Affairs benefits and the importance of preplanning for military veterans.

Which faith traditions does L.C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran (LCMS), Lutheran (ELCA), Episcopal, United Church of Christ families, among others.

What sets L.C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home apart

Over 100 years of continuous family service, spanning three generations.
Offers pet cremation services through Young Pet Crematory.
Provides online funeral arrangements and pre-planning tools for convenience.
Features state-of-the-art audio-visual systems for personalized memorials and live streaming of services.
Includes unique amenities such as limousine service and police escort for funeral processions.
Offers comprehensive grief support resources, including interactive aftercare videos and daily email affirmations.

Military & veteran services offered

★Cemetery Plans

★Memorial Services

★Mausoleum Entombment

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Graveside Service
· Burial
· Ground Interment

Cremation

· Cremation
· Ashes Returned To Family

On-site facilities

· 150 Seat Chapel

· 2 Staterooms

· Arrangement Room

· Beautifully Landscaped

· Flatscreen TVs

· Free Parking

· Handicap Accessible

· Memorial Designers

· Wifi Internet

· Audio And Video Equipment

· Reception Hall

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Cemetery Flower Delivery
· Custom Headstones And Markers
· Custom Memorial Videos
· International Delivery Arrangements
· Licensed Pre-Need Specialist
· Limousine Service
· Live Streaming Of Services
· Obituary Writing And Publishing

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran (LCMS), Lutheran (ELCA), Episcopal, United Church of Christ, Baptist (SBC), Methodist (UMC).

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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.

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How 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.