Smith-Miner Funeral Home

Veteran services at Smith-Miner Funeral Home

Smith-Miner Funeral Home in Midland, MI supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Smith-Miner Funeral Home explicitly offers "Veteran Services" and specializes in "Honoring Veterans." Their website includes a dedicated section detailing these services, indicating a commitment to providing specific support and arrangements for military personnel and their families." On-site amenities include funeral chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,150 for basic burial and $2,550 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, pet cremations, honoring veterans, and traditional burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include funeral chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Smith-Miner Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,550. That places direct cremation roughly 16% above the Michigan median ($2,200). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Great Lakes National Cemetery in MI, approximately 64 miles from Smith-Miner Funeral Home. Smith-Miner Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Michigan has approximately 836 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Smith-Miner Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Smith-Miner Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,550. 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 Smith-Miner Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Smith-Miner Funeral Home is located at 2700 West Wackerly Street in Midland, MI. You can reach the home at (989) 832-8844. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Smith-Miner Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Smith-Miner Funeral Home provides cremation, pet cremations, honoring veterans, preplanning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Smith-Miner Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Smith-Miner Funeral Home explicitly offers "Veteran Services" and specializes in "Honoring Veterans." Their website includes a dedicated section detailing these services, indicating a commitment to providing specific support and arrangements for military personnel and their families.

What sets Smith-Miner Funeral Home apart

A long-standing history in the Midland area, tracing back to 1908, with roots extending to the mid-1850s in Gladwin.
Locally owned and operated, with a deep connection to the community's history.
Offers specialized pet cremation services.
Provides live streaming capabilities for funeral services, allowing remote participation.
Specializes in honoring veterans with dedicated services.
Staff includes a Licensed Cosmetologist for personal care and a Funeral Home Clergy for spiritual support.

Military & veteran services offered

★Honoring Veterans

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Traditional Burial

Cremation

· Cremation
· Pet Cremations

On-site facilities

· Funeral Establishment

· Funeral Chapel

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Honoring Veterans

EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral

The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.

Begin Veteran Estate Settlement

How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.