Veteran services at O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home
Veteran families in Hancock, MI can turn to O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,650 for basic burial and $3,415 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,415. That places direct cremation roughly 55% 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 Northwoods National Cemetery in WI, about 112 miles from O'Neill-Dennis 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 O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,415. 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'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home is located at 214 Hancock Street in Hancock, MI. You can reach the home at (906) 482-0660. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home offer veteran families?
O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist families, among others.
What sets O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home apart
- Operates from a historic building, originally a Congregational Church parsonage built circa 1856, which survived the 1869 Hancock fire.
- Features a multi-generational legacy, with the O'Neill family operating it for three generations before Mark Dennis, a local native, took ownership in 1985 and continues to run it.
- Owner Mark Dennis is deeply integrated into the local community, serving on multiple boards and as a volunteer firefighter, reflecting a strong local commitment.
- Offers specialized services including monuments and markers, and limited pet services, alongside comprehensive traditional and cremation options.
- Provides dedicated veterans' services, assisting with headstones and burial flags.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist. 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.