Veteran services at O'Brien-Sullivan Funeral Home
Veteran families in Novi, MI can turn to O'Brien-Sullivan Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "While O'Brien-Sullivan Funeral Home does not explicitly list veteran services on its website, the nearby Novi Cemetery inters many veterans, including those from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War." On-site amenities include chapel, 72nd. st. chapel, and millard chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,565 for basic burial and $845 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
On-site facilities of note include chapel, 72nd. st. chapel, and millard 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 O'Brien-Sullivan Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,150. That places direct cremation roughly 2% below 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 Great Lakes National Cemetery in MI, approximately 28 miles from O'Brien-Sullivan Funeral Home. O'Brien-Sullivan Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
O'Brien-Sullivan Funeral Home also accommodates Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming 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. O'Brien-Sullivan Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at O'Brien-Sullivan Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,150. 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 O'Brien-Sullivan Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
O'Brien-Sullivan Funeral Home is located at 41555 Grand River Avenue in Novi, MI. You can reach the home at (248) 348-1800. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does O'Brien-Sullivan Funeral Home offer veteran families?
O'Brien-Sullivan Funeral Home provides honoring life, grief support, planning ahead, beremembered, 365 daily affirmations, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does O'Brien-Sullivan Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
While O'Brien-Sullivan Funeral Home does not explicitly list veteran services on its website, the nearby Novi Cemetery inters many veterans, including those from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War.
Which faith traditions does O'Brien-Sullivan Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Faiths and Cultures, Catholic, Lutheran, Christian (general), Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets O'Brien-Sullivan Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1898
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance
- Online grief support services, including counseling and group support
- "365 Daily Affirmations" email program for daily comfort
- Partnership with Remembrance Services Group for "BeRemembered" online legacy planning
- Commitment to serving all faiths and cultures
Military & veteran services offered
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Remembrance Services Group
Specializations
- · Serve All Faiths & Cultures
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: All Faiths and Cultures, Catholic, Lutheran, Christian (general), Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish.
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.