Veteran services at Throop Funeral Home, Inc.
Veteran families in Coopersville, MI can turn to Throop Funeral Home, Inc. for honors and benefit coordination. 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 on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,000 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veteran services, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Custer National Cemetery in MI, about 59 miles from Throop Funeral Home, Inc.. 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
Does Throop Funeral Home, Inc. publish funeral prices?
Throop Funeral Home, Inc. has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (616) 837-8161 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Throop Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Throop Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 214 Church St in Coopersville, MI. You can reach the home at (616) 837-8161. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Throop Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Throop Funeral Home, Inc. provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veteran services, immediate need, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Throop Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Throop Funeral Home, Inc. mentions military funeral honors, 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 Throop Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Congregationalist, Methodist, Christian Reformed, Nondenominational Christian families, among others.
What sets Throop Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Fourth-generation family-owned and operated business, with roots dating back to 1883.
- New barrier-free facility constructed in 2007 at its current location.
- Extensive personalization options including photo/video tributes, artwork display, custom music, and readings.
- Specialized veteran services, providing assistance with VA benefits, military funeral honors, and application processes.
- Offers life celebrants to lead services when clergy may not be chosen.
- Provides a year of free daily grief support emails and resources for children and grief.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Personalization
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Congregationalist, Methodist, Christian Reformed, Nondenominational Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.