FAMILY RESOURCES
https://griefshare.org/
https://www.rememberingalife.com/pages/have-the-talk-of-a-lifetime
https://good-grief.org/resources/
https://www.hospiceandcommunitycare.org/grief-and-loss/grief-links/
https://inelda.org/find-a-doula/
https://www.asbestos.com/support/end-of-life-decisions/
Hope Bereavement Support - FREE Grief Support
Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6:30pm - Room 6; if interested call 810.496.8625 and leave a message.
(Information from Davison-Richfield Area SCAC News & Views Newsletter)
VETERAN RESOURCES
CLAIM FOR STANDARD GOVERNMENT HEADSTONE OR MARKER:
https://www.va.gov/vaforms/va/pdf/va40-1330.pdf
CLAIM FOR GOVERNMENT MEDALLION TO AFFIX TO A PRIVATE MARKER:
https://www.va.gov/vaforms/va/pdf/VA40-1330M.pdf
Above are the links to the forms that need to be filled out and submitted to get a free Veteran memorial, plaque, niche, or medallion. Please have it shipped to our address (3090 Davison Rd. Lapeer, MI 48446) and be sure to let us know for us to install it on your monument. If you have further questions please contact the Veteran Affairs Office near you or us here. More information on VA offices in Michigan are attached below.
Things you need to know to complete the form:
1. Complete the appropriate request form.
2. Anyone can apply for the deceased.
3. Must be delivered to a place of business (not a private residence). Businesses must sign the form for delivery. Please be sure to let us know in advance if you have it sent to us at 3090 Davison Rd. Lapeer, MI 48446.
Things you will need to complete the form:
1. Death Certificate.
2. Discharge Papers - DD214.
3. Social Security Number.
Lapeer County Veterans Affairs Office
287 W. Nepessing Street. Ste. 2
Lapeer, MI
810.667.0256
Oakland County Veterans Affairs Office
1200 North Telegraph Road
North Office Building -2nd Floor, Building #26E
Pontiac, MI
248.858.0785
Tuscola County Veterans Affairs Office
Health Department
1309 Cleaver Road #B
Caro, MI
989.673.8114
Genesee County Veteran Affairs Office
1101 Beech Street #275
Flint, MI
810.257.3068
Sanilac County Veteran Affairs Office
171 N. Dawson Street #227
Sandusky, MI
810.648.0212
Vets to Wellness
Contact Department of Veterans Services @ 810.257.3068 to establish eligibility and contact local Senior Center to help with required paperwork.
SENIOR RESOURCES
Lapeer County Senior Center:
287 West Nepessing Street, Lapeer MI 48446
Call 810.245.5688
lapeer_senior_resource_directory_2021.pdf (lapeercmh.org)
Davison-Richfield Area Senior Citizens Activity Center:
10135 Lapeer Road, Davison MI 48423
Call 810.658.1566
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