Veteran services at Martinson Funeral Home
Martinson Funeral Home serves veteran families in Suttons Bay, MI with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Assistance with veteran's discharge papers (DD-214) for benefits." On-site amenities include spacious chapel, reception area, and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,505 for basic burial and $2,700 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include viewing with cremation and direct cremations. 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 spacious chapel. 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 Martinson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,700. That places direct cremation roughly 23% 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 Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, approximately 174 miles from Martinson Funeral Home. Martinson 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. Martinson Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Martinson Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,700. 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 Martinson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Martinson Funeral Home is located at 115 St. Joseph Ave. in Suttons Bay, MI. You can reach the home at (231) 271-3441. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Martinson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Martinson Funeral Home provides full service funerals, viewing with cremation, direct cremations, preplanning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Martinson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Assistance with veteran's discharge papers (DD-214) for benefits.
Which faith traditions does Martinson Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran, Congregational families, among others.
What sets Martinson Funeral Home apart
- Four generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1917.
- 24/7 staff availability for immediate assistance.
- Comprehensive grief support including a '365 Days of Healing' email program and curated local/national resources.
- Flexible financial options including online payments, crowdfunding assistance, and expedited life insurance claim funding.
- Decades of event planning expertise for personalized memorial celebrations.
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Viewing With Cremation
- · Direct Cremations
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran, Congregational. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.