When a death occurs, there are many important decisions that a family must make. Making these decisions can be a real challenge to the family during such a difficult time. We at Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home recognize this, and understand the emotional nature of such times. We are here to provide families with all of the information they need to make informed decisions and to provide comfort, strength and guidance.
Each life lived is unique, and creating meaningful celebrations of that life requires that we listen and help the family understand how they can personalize the event. At Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home, we provide extraordinary service and compassionate care to families, in a warm, home-like environment.
Each life lived is unique, and creating meaningful celebrations of that life requires that we listen and help the family understand how they can personalize the event. At Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home, we provide extraordinary service and compassionate care to families, in a warm, home-like environment.
Services
Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home traces it's roots back to 1882, when Isaac Blackburn began providing funeral services to the citizens in rural North Branch and the surrounding counties. The present owner, M. Kelly Martin, is a third generation funeral director. His grandparents, Miles B. and Mildred C. Martin (both licensed funeral directors) began their funeral home in the Flint area of Michigan in 1929.
Although it is difficult to consider your own mortality, planning your final wishes with your family will alleviate difficult decisions for your loved ones. Similar to a wedding and a birth, your final arrangements will be a family event. Making your wishes known provides great relief for your family in what will be a very difficult time, and creating a service is important in helping your loved ones say goodbye.
The basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony consists of the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veterans' family and the playing of Taps. The ceremony is performed by a funeral honors detail consisting of at least two members of the Armed Forces. The Funeral Honors rendered to you or your veteran will be determined by the status of the veteran.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) furnishes upon request, at no charge to the applicant, a Government headstone or marker for the unmarked grave of any deceased eligible veteran in any cemetery around the world, regardless of their date of death. When the grave is already marked, applicants will have the option to apply for either a traditional headstone or marker, or a new device (available spring 2009).
A United States flag is provided, at no cost, to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased veteran who served honorably in the U. S. Armed Forces. It is furnished to honor the memory of a veteran's military service to his or her country. Generally, the flag is given to the next-of-kin, as a keepsake, after its use during the funeral service.
Reviews (3)
William Brown
Jun 20, 2019
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I have to say this was the worst experience in a funeral home ever. I have put to rest my father, little brother, older brother, and mother and never in my life experienced what took place here. The lady running the show, who ever that may be was rude as hell. Grieving parents, grand parents and other family and she persisted to run everyone out like a bar closing. Not to mention at the cemetary she did not wait for immediate family to get there so it was done within as few minutes, piss poor profffession. I will not suggest this place to anyone, if I die tomm, drop me off on the side of road.
Lisa Ward
May 17, 2019
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Kathy Miller
Sep 22, 2017
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