Veteran services at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes
Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, located in Owosso, MI, assists those who served and their families. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Great Lakes National Cemetery in MI, about 30 miles from Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes. 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 Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes publish funeral prices?
Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so ask the home directly and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes is located at 520 W. Main St. in Owosso, MI. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes 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.
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.