Veteran services at Barr Funeral Home, Ltd.
Barr Funeral Home, Ltd., located in Chicago, IL, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Barr Funeral Home assists with applications for military honors, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and veteran memorial markers or 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). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in IL, approximately 17 miles from Barr Funeral Home, Ltd.. Barr Funeral Home, Ltd. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Illinois has approximately 1,192 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Barr Funeral Home, Ltd. is among them.
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?
Barr Funeral Home assists with applications for military honors, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and veteran memorial markers or headstones.
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 & veteran services offered
On-site facilities
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Tailored to various religious denominations and cultural traditions.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.