Veteran services at Pomeroy Funeral Home - Crosswell
Veteran families in Croswell, MI can turn to Pomeroy Funeral Home - Crosswell for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Pomeroy Funeral Home assists families of veterans, as indicated by obituaries for U.S. Army Veterans. They can help with understanding and accessing veteran benefits, which may include a gravesite, opening/closing services, and a government headstone at no cost in a VA national cemetery." Published pricing lists $5,600 for basic burial and $3,400 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Pomeroy Funeral Home - Crosswell: direct cremation from $3,400. That places direct cremation roughly 55% above 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 58 miles from Pomeroy Funeral Home - Crosswell. Pomeroy Funeral Home - Crosswell 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. Pomeroy Funeral Home - Crosswell is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Pomeroy Funeral Home - Crosswell cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,400. 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 Pomeroy Funeral Home - Crosswell located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Pomeroy Funeral Home - Crosswell is located at 6 South Howard Ave. in Croswell, MI. You can reach the home at (810) 679-9800. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Pomeroy Funeral Home - Crosswell offer veteran families?
Pomeroy Funeral Home - Crosswell provides honoring life services, pre-planning services, grief support, online grief counseling, group grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Pomeroy Funeral Home - Crosswell help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Pomeroy Funeral Home assists families of veterans, as indicated by obituaries for U.S. Army Veterans. They can help with understanding and accessing veteran benefits, which may include a gravesite, opening/closing services, and a government headstone at no cost in a VA national cemetery.
Which faith traditions does Pomeroy Funeral Home - Crosswell accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Wesleyan, Jehovah's Witness, Presbyterian, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Pomeroy Funeral Home - Crosswell apart
- Emphasis on celebrating and honoring each unique life with personalized services.
- Extensive online grief support, including interactive videos, online counseling services, and group support.
- Daily email affirmation program for ongoing comfort and healing.
- Commitment to providing a distinct and welcoming environment with 'warm and comfortable offices'.
- Multiple locations serving the Thumb of Michigan region.
Military & veteran services offered
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Michigan Funeral Directors Association (MFDA)
- · Order of the Golden Rule (OGR)
- · Federated Funeral Directors of America
Specializations
- · Veteran services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Wesleyan, Jehovah's Witness, Presbyterian, Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Pomeroy Funeral Home - Crosswell has documented experience supporting the following branches:
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.