RG & GR Harris Funeral Home - Detroit

Veteran services at RG & GR Harris Funeral Home - Detroit

RG & GR Harris Funeral Home - Detroit in Detroit, MI supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, traditional burial, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include chapel.

Published pricing at RG & GR Harris Funeral Home - Detroit: direct cremation from $3,545. That places direct cremation roughly 61% 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 Great Lakes National Cemetery in MI, about 46 miles from RG & GR Harris Funeral Home - Detroit. 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 sets RG & GR Harris Funeral Home - Detroit apart

• Multi-generational family ownership and operation since 1910
• On-staff Certified Celebrants (David Cash and Summer Ploski) for personalized, non-denominational or semi-religious services
• Specialized grief support program for children, "The Star Class," to help them understand the funeral process
• Annual "Angel Service" for holiday remembrance of loved ones
• Commitment to transparency in funeral costs and encouraging comparison of services
• Webcasting capabilities for services

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian (general). 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.