Ft. Custer National Cemetery
On July 17, 1862, Congress enacted legislation that authorized President Lincoln to purchase “cemetery grounds” to be used as national cemeteries “for soldiers who shall have died in the service of the country.” Fourteen cemeteries were established that first year. There are now over 135 national cemeteries. We are fortunate to have a national cemetery…
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight – Lori Vigen
Lori Vigen is our Administrative Assistant. Lori has been with us since 2019. She is a Kalamazoo native and is a graduate of Otsego High School and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. While working at McDonald’s in high school she met her husband, Michael Vigen. Michael has been the owner of Michael’s Auto Service on West…
Read MoreDisposition Options for Cremated Remains
Many people think once a body is cremated, there is nothing more to do. Making a decision about doing something permanent with cremated remains is a very important element in the cremation process. When the cremated remains come back from the crematory, it is up to each family as to what they wish to do…
Read MoreAttention Veterans: Secure Your Military Discharge Documents Now
No one is more deserving than our veterans. We are honored to serve any and all veteran families when these deaths occur. When the death of a veteran takes place, they are due certain benefits. Military records are required to obtain these benefits. We have come to learn that military records are going to become…
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