Bisch Funeral Home

Veteran services at Bisch Funeral Home

For veterans in Springfield, IL, Bisch Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans planning, and cremation remembrance jewelry. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel and flexible chapel space.

The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Camp Butler National Cemetery in IL, about 10 miles from Bisch 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 sets Bisch Funeral Home apart

• Over a century of continuous operation, established in 1896.
• Affiliation with the Dignity Memorial network, providing benefits like relocation protection and family first cost coverage.
• On-site crematory at their sister location on East Allen Street, offering seamless cremation services.
• Extensive catering options and flexible event spaces, including a 'Great Room' for receptions.
• Specialization in veterans' services and a wide range of multicultural and religious funeral traditions, including ritual washing and Kosher catering.
• 24-hour Compassion Helpline® for grief support, available for up to 13 months after a Dignity Memorial service.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions (Protestant), Jewish Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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.