Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc

Veteran services at Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc

Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc serves veteran families in Wakefield, MI with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Lakeside Memorial Chapel, Inc. offers veteran services, as indicated by their assistance with burials at national cemeteries like Fort Snelling National Cemetery and a direct mention of 'Veteran Services Available' on Legacy.com." Published pricing lists $4,795 for basic burial and $2,566 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial and cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc: direct cremation from $2,566. That places direct cremation roughly 17% above 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 Northwoods National Cemetery in WI, approximately 56 miles from Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc. Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc also accommodates Catholic traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.

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. Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,566. 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 Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc is located at 806 Putnam Street in Wakefield, MI. You can reach the home at (906) 224-6851. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc offer veteran families?

Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc provides funeral planning, pre-planning, burial, cremation, mausoleum entombment, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Lakeside Memorial Chapel, Inc. offers veteran services, as indicated by their assistance with burials at national cemeteries like Fort Snelling National Cemetery and a direct mention of 'Veteran Services Available' on Legacy.com.

Which faith traditions does Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist families, among others.

What sets Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc apart

Jerald Rocco's personal philosophy of treating people as he would want to be treated, focusing on attention to detail and compassion.
Reliance on word-of-mouth advertising, indicating a strong reputation within the community.
Extensive online grief resources, including articles from the Center for Loss and Life Transition by Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
Comprehensive pre-planning options to help families make informed decisions.
Active involvement of the owner in numerous local and professional organizations.

Military & veteran services offered

★Mausoleum Entombment

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial
· Committal Service

Cremation

· Cremation

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· National Funeral Directors Association
· Michigan Funeral Directors Association
· Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist.

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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.