Veteran services at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home
For veterans in Farmington, MI, Thayer-Rock Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include private parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,845 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.1 stars from 10 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,845. That places direct cremation roughly 29% 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 30 miles from Thayer-Rock 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.
Thayer-Rock Funeral Home has a 4.1-star rating from 10 Google reviews.
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 Thayer-Rock Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,845. 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 Thayer-Rock Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Thayer-Rock Funeral Home is located at 33603 Grand River Avenue in Farmington, MI. You can reach the home at (248) 474-4131. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Thayer-Rock Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Thayer-Rock Funeral Home provides funeral services, burial, cremation, pre-planning, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Thayer-Rock Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Thayer-Rock Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Thayer-Rock Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Faiths and Traditions, Catholic families, among others.
How do families rate Thayer-Rock Funeral Home?
Thayer-Rock Funeral Home holds a 4.1-star rating across 10 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Thayer-Rock Funeral Home apart
- Long-standing history in Farmington since 1933, with continuous family involvement.
- Facility specifically designed and built as a funeral home in 1962, with recent modern updates including barrier-free access.
- Spacious custom lounge offering complimentary coffee, tea, baked goods, and deli trays for families.
- Capacity to accommodate up to four family visitations simultaneously.
- Specialization in serving the Finnish and Swedish communities.
- Offers a 'Have the Talk of a Lifetime' program to encourage meaningful family conversations about end-of-life wishes.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · The Funeral And Memorial Information Council
Specialties
- · All Faiths And Traditions
- · Finnish Community
- · Swedish Community
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All Faiths and Traditions, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: Finnish, Swedish.
What families have said
Marilyn Rauh handled Jason's funeral with attentiveness and care. Andi directed a Masonic ceremony, equally responsive to family and Lodge needs. The family-owned home has earned trust across three generations.
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.