O'Laughlin Funeral Home Inc

Veteran services at O'Laughlin Funeral Home Inc

O'Laughlin Funeral Home Inc, located in Coleman, MI, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "The funeral home assists families of veterans, with several obituaries noting service in the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army. A historical note mentions a service for a U.S. Army Air Corp 2nd Lieutenant." On-site amenities include chapel and parking lots, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation and traditional burial. 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 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.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Great Lakes National Cemetery in MI, approximately 79 miles from O'Laughlin Funeral Home Inc. O'Laughlin Funeral Home Inc 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. O'Laughlin Funeral Home Inc is among them.

Frequently asked questions

Does O'Laughlin Funeral Home Inc publish funeral prices?

O'Laughlin Funeral Home Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (989) 465-1551, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.

Where is O'Laughlin Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

O'Laughlin Funeral Home Inc is located at 215 West Adams Street in Coleman, MI. You can reach the home at (989) 465-1551. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does O'Laughlin Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?

O'Laughlin Funeral Home Inc provides cremation, traditional burial, arrangements, calling hours, funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does O'Laughlin Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home assists families of veterans, with several obituaries noting service in the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army. A historical note mentions a service for a U.S. Army Air Corp 2nd Lieutenant.

Which faith traditions does O'Laughlin Funeral Home Inc accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for United Methodist, Wesleyan, Non-denominational (Word of Faith), Seventh-Day Adventist families, among others.

What sets O'Laughlin Funeral Home Inc apart

Over 130 years of continuous operation, with O'Laughlin family ownership since 1948, spanning three generations.
Michael O'Laughlin's personal narrative of growing up in the funeral home and his early training from his father, Patrick, highlighting a deep family commitment to the profession.
Extensive personalization options for caskets, including Memorial Record Systems, Living Memorial Programs (tree planting), LifeSymbols corner designs, and Commemorative Panels.
A dedicated team, many with long-standing ties to the Coleman community and diverse professional backgrounds, contributing to a personalized approach to service.

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Traditional Burial

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Chapel

· Visitation Rooms

· Office

· Prep Room

· Parking Lots

· Selection Room

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Michigan Funeral Directors Association (MFDA)
· National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)

Specializations

· Traditional services
· Direct disposition
· Burial services
· Cremation services
· Pre-arranged services
· Monument and marker sales and services
· Pet services and assistance

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: United Methodist, Wesleyan, Non-denominational (Word of Faith), Seventh-Day Adventist.

Branches of service supported

Based on the home's stated services and specializations, O'Laughlin Funeral Home Inc has documented experience supporting the following branches:

Army Marines

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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.

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How 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.