Veteran services at Bauer Funeral Home
Bauer Funeral Home serves veteran families in Effingham, IL with military funeral planning. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,765 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Bauer Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,670. That places direct cremation roughly 7% 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 Camp Butler National Cemetery in IL, about 76 miles from Bauer 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 Bauer Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,670. 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 Bauer Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bauer Funeral Home is located at 1212 West Evergreen Avenue in Effingham, IL. You can reach the home at (217) 342-2177. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bauer Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Bauer Funeral Home provides funeral service, visitation, committal, family gathering, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bauer Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Bauer 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 Bauer Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Bauer Funeral Home apart
- Over 90 years of continuous family ownership and operation, established in 1932.
- Current ownership by Carole Bauer, continuing the family legacy after her husband Frank's passing.
- Highly experienced licensed funeral directors, including Brian Young with over 40 years of service and Mallory Loker with a Mortuary Science degree.
- Operates a second location, Habing Funeral Home in Teutopolis, acquired in 1975, extending regional service.
- Emphasis on creating personalized and meaningful ceremonies, drawing on insights from grief experts like Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- Handicapped accessible facilities at their Evergreen Avenue location.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Committal
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.