Veteran services at Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc
Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc serves veteran families in Wakefield, MI with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc: direct cremation from $2,566. That places direct cremation roughly 17% above 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 Northwoods National Cemetery in WI, about 56 miles from Lakeside Memorial Chapel 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.
Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc lists these traditions and communities: Catholic. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Michigan Funeral Directors Association
- · Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist.
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.