Veteran services at Barr Funeral Home, Ltd.
Barr Funeral Home, Ltd., located in Chicago, IL, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and government headstones. Published pricing lists $5,800 for basic burial and $2,250 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Barr Funeral Home, Ltd.: direct cremation from $3,275. That places direct cremation roughly 31% 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 Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in IL, about 17 miles from Barr Funeral Home, Ltd.. 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 Barr Funeral Home, Ltd. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,275. 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 Barr Funeral Home, Ltd. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Barr Funeral Home, Ltd. is located at 6222 North Broadway St. in Chicago, IL. You can reach the home at (773) 743-4034. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Barr Funeral Home, Ltd. offer veteran families?
Barr Funeral Home, Ltd. provides honoring life, grief support, online counseling, group grief support, interactive videos, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Barr Funeral Home, Ltd. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Barr Funeral Home, Ltd. mentions military funeral honors and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Barr Funeral Home, Ltd. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Tailored to various religious denominations and cultural traditions families, among others.
What sets Barr Funeral Home, Ltd. apart
- Over 100 years of continuous family ownership and operation, spanning three generations.
- Extensive 24/7 online grief support, including counseling, group support, and interactive videos.
- Daily email affirmation program, '365 Days of Grief Support,' for ongoing comfort.
- Strong emphasis on personalizing services to acknowledge the unique life and personality of each deceased individual.
- Active community involvement by owner Tim Harrington in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
- Transparent access to a General Price List for services and merchandise.
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Tailored to various religious denominations and cultural traditions.
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.