Veteran services at Sharp Funeral & Cremation Center
For veterans in Flint, MI, Sharp Funeral & Cremation Center coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $4,490 for basic burial and $2,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Great Lakes National Cemetery in MI, about 9 miles from Sharp Funeral & Cremation Center. 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 Sharp Funeral & Cremation Center publish funeral prices?
Sharp Funeral & Cremation Center has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (810) 694-4900 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Sharp Funeral & Cremation Center located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sharp Funeral & Cremation Center is located at 6063 Fenton Road in Flint, MI. You can reach the home at (810) 694-4900. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sharp Funeral & Cremation Center offer veteran families?
Sharp Funeral & Cremation Center provides honoring life, grief support, planning ahead, online counseling services, group grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sharp Funeral & Cremation Center help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Sharp Funeral & Cremation Center 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 Sharp Funeral & Cremation Center accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Methodist families, among others.
What sets Sharp Funeral & Cremation Center apart
- On-site cremation center, ensuring loved ones remain in their care throughout the cremation process.
- Certified by the Green Burial Council, offering environmentally sustainable burial and cremation options.
- Recipient of the National Funeral Directors Association's Pursuit of Excellence Award.
- Instituted the 'Heart of Caring Award' to recognize local caregivers for their dedication.
- Comprehensive 'Everything After' program providing guidance for administrative tasks post-loss.
- Extensive 'Brighter Mornings' grief support program with therapist-created courses and online groups.
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Green Burial Council
- · Health Plus of Michigan
- · Fenton Community Fund
- · American Cancer Society
- · Alzheimer’s Association
- · Battered Women Shelter
- · Fenton C.R.O.P. Walk
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Bereavement Care
- · Grief Support
- · Multi-Cultural Services
- · Multi-Faith Services
- · Financial Assistance
- · Insurance Assistance
- · Social Security Assistance
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.