Veteran services at Blue Funeral Homes
Veteran families in Marion, IL can turn to Blue Funeral Homes for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Blue Funeral Home offers dedicated services for veterans, including assistance with related claims and arrangements for military honors, as part of their comprehensive service offerings." On-site amenities include chapel and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,795 for basic burial and $2,505 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Blue Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $2,795. That places direct cremation roughly 12% 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 Mound City National Cemetery in IL, approximately 32 miles from Blue Funeral Homes. Blue Funeral Homes 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. Blue Funeral Homes is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Blue Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,795. 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 Blue Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Blue Funeral Homes is located at 1704 North Court St. in Marion, IL. You can reach the home at (618) 997-5648. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Blue Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
Blue Funeral Homes provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Blue Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Blue Funeral Home offers dedicated services for veterans, including assistance with related claims and arrangements for military honors, as part of their comprehensive service offerings.
Which faith traditions does Blue Funeral Homes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Freewill Baptist, Christian (general, as indicated by 'religious texts' in pre-planning and various local church affiliations) families, among others.
What sets Blue Funeral Homes apart
- On-site crematory at the Marion location.
- Offers pet obituaries.
- Provides a year of weekly grief support messages.
- Part of a family of funeral homes with a long history dating back to 1914.
- Emphasis on 'Life Celebration' and personalized tributes.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Life Celebration
- · Pet Obituaries
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Freewill Baptist, Christian (general, as indicated by 'religious texts' in pre-planning and various local church affiliations). Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.