Veteran services at Pray Funeral Home, Inc.
Pray Funeral Home, Inc. in Charlotte, MI supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include on-site reception options and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,875 for basic burial and $4,235 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, individual cremation, communal cremation, pet cremation, burial service, and memorial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include outdoor gardens and chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Custer National Cemetery in MI, about 30 miles from Pray Funeral Home, 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
Does Pray Funeral Home, Inc. publish funeral prices?
Pray Funeral Home, Inc. has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (517) 543-2950 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Pray Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Pray Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 401 W Seminary St in Charlotte, MI. You can reach the home at (517) 543-2950. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Pray Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Pray Funeral Home, Inc. provides cremation, individual cremation, communal cremation, pet cremation, traditional funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Pray Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Pray Funeral Home, Inc. mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Pray Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations, including Baptist, Church of Christ, Lutheran, Assembly of God, Nazarene) families, among others.
What sets Pray Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Specialization in highly personalized 'Life Celebrations' that tell the deceased's story, often with unique themes.
- Offering theatrical memorial services, including college mascots and cheerleaders.
- Arranging horse-drawn wagon processions.
- Conducting Star Trek-inspired farewells with staff in themed uniforms.
- Facilitating golf course gatherings with a 'last drive' tribute.
- Setting up pool tables for billiards champions.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Individual Cremation
- · Communal Cremation
- · Pet Cremation
- · Cremation Jewelry
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Michigan Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · International Order of the Golden Rule
- · Kiwanis Club
- · Masons
- · Scottish Rite
- · Shriners
Specialties
- · Creative Funeral Services
- · Themed Memorials
- · Theatrical Memorial Services
- · Michigan State University Themed Services
- · Horse Drawn Wagon Processions
- · Star Trek Inspired Farewells
- · Golf Course Gatherings
- · Pool Table Setups
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (various denominations, including Baptist, Church of Christ, Lutheran, Assembly of God, Nazarene).
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.