Starks Family Funeral Homes

Veteran services at Starks Family Funeral Homes

For veterans in Saint Joseph, MI, Starks Family Funeral Homes coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapels and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

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

Facilities on site include chapels.

The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Custer National Cemetery in MI, about 61 miles from Starks Family Funeral Homes. 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 Starks Family Funeral Homes apart

• Operates seven chapels across Southwest Michigan, providing local access to services.
• Features an on-site crematory, ensuring direct professional care throughout the cremation process.
• Offers eco-friendly burial options, including seagrass and wicker caskets and biodegradable urns.
• Provides highly personalized committal services, including unique transportation options like horse-drawn carriages or using a loved one's personal vehicle.
• Specialized veteran funeral services include displaying branch-of-service flags in the chapel and placing military magnets on the hearse during transport, in addition to standard military honors.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Christian, Islamic, Jewish, Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Church of God.

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.