Veteran services at Martinson Funeral Home
Martinson Funeral Home serves veteran families in Suttons Bay, MI with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: viewing with cremation and direct cremations. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include spacious chapel.
Published pricing at Martinson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,700. That places direct cremation roughly 23% 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 Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 174 miles from Martinson Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Martinson Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and cremation services
Cremation
- · Viewing With Cremation
- · Direct Cremations
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran, Congregational. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.