Veteran services at Tiffany-Young-Hauss Modetz Chapel
Tiffany-Young-Hauss Modetz Chapel, located in Armada, MI, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Tiffany Young Hauss & Modetz Chapel is proud to offer specialized services for honoring veterans, acknowledging their sacrifices for the country." Published pricing lists $4,295 for basic burial and $1,645 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Tiffany-Young-Hauss Modetz Chapel: direct cremation from $1,645. That places direct cremation roughly 25% below the Michigan median ($2,200). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Great Lakes National Cemetery in MI, approximately 37 miles from Tiffany-Young-Hauss Modetz Chapel. Tiffany-Young-Hauss Modetz Chapel can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Michigan has approximately 836 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Tiffany-Young-Hauss Modetz Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Tiffany-Young-Hauss Modetz Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,645. 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 Tiffany-Young-Hauss Modetz Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Tiffany-Young-Hauss Modetz Chapel is located at 73919 South Fulton in Armada, MI. You can reach the home at (586) 784-9123. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Tiffany-Young-Hauss Modetz Chapel offer veteran families?
Tiffany-Young-Hauss Modetz Chapel provides personalized services, variety of service options, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Tiffany-Young-Hauss Modetz Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Tiffany Young Hauss & Modetz Chapel is proud to offer specialized services for honoring veterans, acknowledging their sacrifices for the country.
Which faith traditions does Tiffany-Young-Hauss Modetz Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (General), Baptist, Catholic, Methodist, United Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Tiffany-Young-Hauss Modetz Chapel apart
- Deeply rooted history in the Armada community since the mid-1800s
- Part of the Modetz family of funeral homes since 2015, with almost 90 years of collective industry expertise
- Recent building additions including a new lounge and expanded first-floor facilities at the Armada chapel
- Specialized services for honoring veterans
- Grief counseling and support group facilitation by a licensed professional (Joy Smick, M.A. L.P.C.)
Military & veteran services offered
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (General), Baptist, Catholic, Methodist, United Church of Christ, Church of the Nazarene, Assemblies of God. Languages spoken at the home: English.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.