Veteran services at Ransford Collon Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc.
Ransford Collon Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. in Caro, MI supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,495 for basic burial and $1,985 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veteran services, traditional funeral followed by cremation, memorial service, graveside service, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Ransford Collon Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,985. That places direct cremation roughly 10% below 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 Great Lakes National Cemetery in MI, about 45 miles from Ransford Collon Funeral & Cremation Services, 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
What does a funeral at Ransford Collon Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,985. 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 Ransford Collon Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ransford Collon Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. is located at 205 West Sherman St. in Caro, MI. You can reach the home at (989) 673-2175. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ransford Collon Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. offer veteran families?
Ransford Collon Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ransford Collon Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Ransford Collon Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Ransford Collon Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Methodist, Catholic, Nazarene, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets Ransford Collon Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. apart
- Facility designed to feel like a home, offering welcoming spaces and a comfortable atmosphere for families.
- Specialized resources and guidance for children experiencing grief.
- Provision of comfort dogs, Stella and Andi, to support grieving families.
- Offers life celebrants to lead personalized memorial services, providing an alternative to clergy.
- Long-standing presence in the Caro community since 1926, with a significant expansion in 2025 by incorporating Champagne Funeral Chapel.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Traditional Funeral Followed By Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Children & Grief
- · Pre Planning
- · Social Security Benefits Assistance
- · Guidance For Death Away From Home
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Methodist, Catholic, Nazarene, Presbyterian, Baptist. 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.