Veteran services at Belvidere Funeral and Cremation Services
For veterans in Belvidere, IL, Belvidere Funeral and Cremation Services coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,000 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, and veterans information. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Belvidere Funeral and Cremation Services: direct cremation from $2,700. That places direct cremation roughly 8% 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 Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 49 miles from Belvidere Funeral and Cremation Services. 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 Belvidere Funeral and Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,700. 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 Belvidere Funeral and Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Belvidere Funeral and Cremation Services is located at 203 Logan Ave. in Belvidere, IL. You can reach the home at (815) 544-2121. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Belvidere Funeral and Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Belvidere Funeral and Cremation Services provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Belvidere Funeral and Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Belvidere Funeral and Cremation Services mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Belvidere Funeral and Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, United Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Belvidere Funeral and Cremation Services apart
- Operating from the historic J.R. Ballet Home (circa 1896), featuring Victorian decor, original woodwork, and stained glass, offering a distinctive, home-like atmosphere.
- Emphasis on personalized services, encouraging families to use their imagination to create unique and unforgettable memorial services.
- Extensive online and direct grief support resources, including links to interactive grief websites and a year of daily grief support messages.
- Detailed guidance on funeral etiquette, covering aspects like appropriate attire, communication with the bereaved, and visitation protocols.
- Dedicated information and assistance for veterans regarding benefits and services.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, United Church of Christ.
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.