Veteran services at Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home
Veteran families in Chicago, IL can turn to Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On-site amenities include flexible chapel space and reception lounges, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,500 for basic burial and $2,250 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans planning, online memorial, and memorial keepsakes. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include flexible chapel space and gardens.
Published pricing at Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,595. That places direct cremation roughly 84% above the Illinois median ($2,495). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, about 30 miles from Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home. 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 1,192 funeral homes in Illinois. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,595. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home is located at 10727 South Pulaski Road in Chicago, IL. You can reach the home at (773) 783-7700. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home provides cremation, burial, celebration of life, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home 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 Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu families, among others.
What sets Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home apart
- 100% Service Guarantee, offering a refund for any unsatisfactory portion of the service.
- Lifetime Flexibility and Relocation Protection for prepaid funeral plans across North America.
- Extensive 10,000 square foot facility with four visitation rooms, two reception lounges, and a Celebration of Life Center.
- Highly personalized celebrations of life, incorporating unique details, hobbies, and passions of the deceased.
- Ability to make arrangements by phone or email and offer in-home visitations.
- Specialization in multicultural funerals and adherence to diverse religious and cultural traditions.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu, Muslim, Christian (Protestant), Jewish, Black Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Español.
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.