Veteran services at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home
For veterans in Lisle, IL, Blake-Lamb Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel and reception suite, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. It has a 4.7 rating from 44 reviews on Google.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial services, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, securing burial permits, and securing cremation permits. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and gardens.
Published pricing at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,595. That places direct cremation roughly 84% 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 Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, about 28 miles from Blake-Lamb 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.
Blake-Lamb Funeral Home has a 4.7-star rating from 44 Google reviews.
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 Blake-Lamb Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,595. 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 Blake-Lamb Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Blake-Lamb Funeral Home is located at 5015 Lincoln Avenue in Lisle, IL. You can reach the home at (630) 964-9392. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Blake-Lamb Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Blake-Lamb Funeral Home provides pre-planning, grief support, celebration of life, funeral services, cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Blake-Lamb Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Blake-Lamb Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Blake-Lamb Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic Traditions, Hindu families, among others.
How do families rate Blake-Lamb Funeral Home?
Blake-Lamb Funeral Home holds a 4.7-star rating across 44 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Blake-Lamb Funeral Home apart
- Attention to detail like no other. GUARANTEED.
- 100% Service Guarantee on all services.
- Lifetime Flexibility for prepaid plans, allowing changes.
- Relocation Protection for prepaid plans within the Dignity Memorial network.
- Specialization in customized celebrations of life that capture unique stories.
- Availability 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate assistance.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Securing Burial Permits
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Securing Cremation Permits
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Home Delivery of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
- · Veterans Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic Traditions, Hindu, Muslim, Christian (Protestant), Jewish, Black Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“Blake-Lamb Lisle was so kind, calming, caring, patient, communicative, and compassionate in taking care of my mother's cremation. Even though we were having no services or anything other than having Mom cremated, we could not have been treated better. God bless funeral director Nick and the whole team!”
“My family member's services were very nice. Everyone that we worked with were professional and very caring and thoughtful to all details. In addition, they were helpful and continued to be available to my family afterward.”
“Everyone i spoke with and interacted with made a very hard time bearable. I did not feel rushed and they took the time needed to make the experience as seamless as possible.”
“Nick from Blake Lamb was very helpful. I would definitely recommend they. Everything was great. Thank you”
“The entire process was handled with respect, dignity and compassion. Nick was a true professional through every step. Made an emotional and difficult time about as bearable as one could hope for. Thank You.”
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.