Veteran services at Boardman-Smith Funeral Home
Veteran families in Springfield, IL can turn to Boardman-Smith Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include on_site_chapel, reception_space, and ample_parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,455 for basic burial and $3,540 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, direct_cremation, memorial_only_service, green_burial, and ground_burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on_site_chapel and columbarium.
Published pricing at Boardman-Smith Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,540. That places direct cremation roughly 42% 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 7 miles from Boardman-Smith 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.
Boardman-Smith Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 Boardman-Smith Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,540. 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 Boardman-Smith Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Boardman-Smith Funeral Home is located at 800 South Grand Avenue West in Springfield, IL. You can reach the home at (217) 544-7461. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Boardman-Smith Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Boardman-Smith Funeral Home provides cremation, burial, direct_cremation, green_funeral, memorial_only_service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Boardman-Smith Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Boardman-Smith Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Boardman-Smith Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, Asian traditions families, among others.
What sets Boardman-Smith Funeral Home apart
- Historical significance as Springfield's oldest funeral home, having served the Lincoln family.
- Affiliation with the Dignity Memorial network, offering benefits like Relocation Protection, Lifetime Flexibility, and a Purchase Protection Plan.
- Comprehensive pet services, including pet burial and cremation, and a dedicated pet cemetery.
- State-of-the-art Cremation Tribute Center allowing family involvement in cremation services.
- Ability to accommodate diverse religious and cultural funeral traditions.
- 100% Service Guarantee as part of the Dignity Memorial network.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · burial
- · green_burial
- · ground_burial
Cremation
- · cremation
- · direct_cremation
- · alkaline_hydrolysis
- · cremation_society
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · catholic
- · jewish
- · muslim
- · hindu
- · sikh
- · buddhist
- · secular_humanist
- · lgbtq_affirming
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, Asian traditions, Hispanic traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, French Canadian.
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.