Veteran services at Wasik Funeral Home, Shelby Township
Wasik Funeral Home, Shelby Township serves veteran families in Township, MI with military funeral planning. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $4,995 for basic burial and $2,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Great Lakes National Cemetery in MI, about 34 miles from Wasik Funeral Home, Shelby Township. 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 Wasik Funeral Home, Shelby Township publish funeral prices?
Wasik Funeral Home, Shelby Township has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (586) 532-8600 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Wasik Funeral Home, Shelby Township located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wasik Funeral Home, Shelby Township is located at 49150 Schoenherr Rd. Shelby in Township, MI. You can reach the home at (586) 532-8600. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wasik Funeral Home, Shelby Township offer veteran families?
Wasik Funeral Home, Shelby Township provides planning ahead, grief & healing, honoring life, interactive aftercare, grief support resources, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wasik Funeral Home, Shelby Township help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Wasik Funeral Home, Shelby Township assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Wasik Funeral Home, Shelby Township accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Wasik Funeral Home, Shelby Township apart
- Three distinct locations in Shelby Township, Warren, and New Baltimore, Michigan.
- Extensive online grief support including 24/7 online counseling, group support, interactive videos, and a '365 Daily Affirmations' email program.
- Facilities designed to offer a unique and comfortable environment for services.
- Comprehensive pre-planning services available.
- Online store for sending flowers and gifts directly through their website.
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Michigan Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Cremation services
- · Personalized funeral services
- · Memorials & Headstones
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic.
Branches of service mentioned
Wasik Funeral Home, Shelby Township's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.