Veteran services at McClary Funeral Services, Inc.
McClary Funeral Services, Inc. serves veteran families in Westland, MI with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,200 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial caskets, burial vaults, memorial markers, cremation caskets, veterans overview, and veterans headstones. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at McClary Funeral Services, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,935. That places direct cremation roughly 12% below 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 Great Lakes National Cemetery in MI, about 43 miles from McClary Funeral Services, 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.
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 McClary Funeral Services, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,935. 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 McClary Funeral Services, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McClary Funeral Services, Inc. is located at 4670 South Inkster Rd. in Westland, MI. You can reach the home at (313) 295-2500. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McClary Funeral Services, Inc. offer veteran families?
McClary Funeral Services, Inc. provides individualized funeral services, pre-need arrangements, at-need arrangements, transferring remains (domestic), transferring remains (international), and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McClary Funeral Services, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, McClary Funeral Services, Inc. mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does McClary Funeral Services, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist (Missionary Baptist), African Methodist Episcopal (AME), Church of God In Christ, Pentecostal, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets McClary Funeral Services, Inc. apart
- Over 40 years of service in Southeast Michigan, established in 1960.
- Partnership with Delta Hotels by Marriott for discounted bereavement, repast, and family reunion rates.
- Funeral financing options available through LendingUSA, endorsed by the National Funeral Directors Association.
- Proprietary 'Obituary Writer' tool to assist families in creating tributes.
- Exclusive McClary Casket Line offering a variety of burial and cremation containers.
- Extensive grief support resources, including a year of daily email messages.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Caskets
- · Burial Vaults
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Urns
- · Urn Vaults
- · Cremation Caskets
- · Cremation
- · Scattering Cremated Remains
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Michigan Funeral Directors Association
- · Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
- · International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association
- · Indiana Funeral Directors Association
- · John Maxwell Team
- · Insight Certified Celebrant
- · Michigan Select Funeral Directors and Morticians Association
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Grief Support
- · Funeral Etiquette Guidance
- · Funeral Financing
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist (Missionary Baptist), African Methodist Episcopal (AME), Church of God In Christ, Pentecostal, Lutheran, Catholic. 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.