Veteran services at Rupp Funeral Home Inc
Rupp Funeral Home Inc serves veteran families in Monroe, MI with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,040 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, and memorialization. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Rupp Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $1,190. That places direct cremation roughly 46% 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 Ohio Veterans Home Cemetery in OH, about 52 miles from Rupp 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
What does a funeral at Rupp Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,190. 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 Rupp Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Rupp Funeral Home Inc is located at 2345 South Custer Road in Monroe, MI. You can reach the home at (734) 241-9300. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Rupp Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Rupp Funeral Home Inc provides funeral service, burial, cremation, mausoleum entombment, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Rupp Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Rupp Funeral Home Inc mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Rupp Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Global Methodist, Nazarene, Alliance families, among others.
What sets Rupp Funeral Home Inc apart
- Five generations of continuous family operation since 1864.
- Extensive pre-arrangement counseling with flexible payment options (monthly, insurance, single payment).
- Offers a year of daily grief support messages via email, extending care beyond services.
- Specialized services and resources dedicated to veterans, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
- Staff includes professionals with advanced certifications, such as Certified Funeral Service Practitioner and Certified Crematory Operator, and training in advanced postmortem reconstruction.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Selected Independent Funeral Directors of America
- · Missouri Funeral Directors Association
- · Missouri Western State University Foundation Board
- · South Side Progressive Association
- · South Side Progressive Foundation Board
- · Nodaway Valley Bank
- · St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce
- · Pony Express Museum Board
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Global Methodist, Nazarene, Alliance. 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.