Veteran services at Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services - Sytsema Chapel
For veterans in Muskegon, MI, Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services - Sytsema Chapel coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel, ample parking, and large lighted parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,295 for basic burial and $2,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, memorial services, veteran services, graveside services, and witness cremations. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and memorial designers.
Published pricing at Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services - Sytsema Chapel: direct cremation from $2,690. That places direct cremation roughly 22% 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 Fort Custer National Cemetery in MI, about 77 miles from Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services - Sytsema Chapel. 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 Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services - Sytsema Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,690. 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 Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services - Sytsema Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services - Sytsema Chapel is located at 737 East Apple Ave. in Muskegon, MI. You can reach the home at (231) 726-5210. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services - Sytsema Chapel offer veteran families?
Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services - Sytsema Chapel provides funeral services, burial services, cremation services, memorial services, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services - Sytsema Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services - Sytsema Chapel 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 Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services - Sytsema Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian Reformed, Catholic, Baptist, Assembly of God, United Methodist families, among others.
What sets Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services - Sytsema Chapel apart
- Continuation of the 58-year legacy of Throop Funeral Home in Ravenna.
- Offers 'Witness Cremations' for families seeking transparency, tradition, or spiritual significance.
- Family-owned and operated since 1926, spanning four generations of Sytsema funeral directors.
- Provides extensive bereavement resources and community programs through 'Sytsema Compass'.
- Facilities include state-of-the-art audio/video equipment and options for personalized memorials.
- Recognized as a 'Best Place to Work' in 2023.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Witness Cremations
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Witness Cremations
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Personalized Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian Reformed, Catholic, Baptist, Assembly of God, United Methodist, Nondenominational, Jewish (mentioned in blog for traditions).
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.