Veteran services at Smith-Miner Funeral Home
Smith-Miner Funeral Home in Midland, MI supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, pet cremations, honoring veterans, and traditional burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include funeral chapel.
Published pricing at Smith-Miner Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,550. That places direct cremation roughly 16% 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 64 miles from Smith-Miner Funeral Home. 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 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 assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Pet Cremations
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
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.