Veteran services at Wagner Family Funerals
Veteran families in Cassopolis, MI can turn to Wagner Family Funerals for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. On-site amenities include connelly chapel, pobocik chapel, and on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,710 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include connelly chapel, pobocik chapel, and on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Wagner Family Funerals: direct cremation from $3,710. That places direct cremation roughly 69% 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 Sheridan National Cemetery in IL, about 68 miles from Wagner Family Funerals. 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 Wagner Family Funerals cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,710. 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 Wagner Family Funerals located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wagner Family Funerals is located at 202 North Broadway St. in Cassopolis, MI. You can reach the home at (269) 445-2435. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wagner Family Funerals offer veteran families?
Wagner Family Funerals provides pre-arrangements, grief support, funeral services, cremation, traditional burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wagner Family Funerals help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Wagner Family Funerals mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Wagner Family Funerals accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Wagner Family Funerals apart
- Centuries-old family legacy in funeral service, with the Wagner family representing the third generation of funeral directors.
- Dual chapel locations (Cassopolis and Three Oaks) under unified family ownership, restoring a historical family connection.
- Staff includes a Certified Clinical Embalming Preceptor, indicating a high level of expertise in embalming and a role in training future professionals.
- Owner Eugene Wagner is a rostered clergy (Emeritus) in the Lutheran Church and a past President of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association (MFDA), demonstrating deep professional and spiritual community ties.
- Offers a year of daily grief support messages, extending care beyond the immediate funeral services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Michigan Embalmers Society
- · Independent Funeral Directors of Indiana
- · Michigan Funeral Directors Association (MFDA)
- · Lutheran Church
- · Michigan Funeral Service Foundation
- · Cass Area Utility Authority
- · Cassopolis / Vandalia Chamber of Commerce
- · Cassopolis Village Council
Specialties
- · Cremation
- · Pre-Need Counseling
- · Veterans Services
- · Clinical Embalming Preceptor
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Catholic. 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.