Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home

Veteran services at Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home

Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home, located in Prophetstown, IL, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home is proud to honor those who served and sacrificed for the country, ensuring their service is acknowledged with respect and gratitude." On-site amenities include chapel, reception hall, and parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,000 for basic burial and $2,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, and veteran 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 Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,715. That places direct cremation roughly 9% 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 Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, approximately 32 miles from Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home. Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home 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. Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,715. 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 Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home is located at 320 Lafayette Street in Prophetstown, IL. You can reach the home at (815) 537-2336. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home provides burial, cremation, veteran services, monuments, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home is proud to honor those who served and sacrificed for the country, ensuring their service is acknowledged with respect and gratitude.

Which faith traditions does Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Advent Christian, Lutheran, Methodist, Catholic families, among others.

What sets Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home apart

Over 125 years of continuous operation and family-led service, tracing back to 1895.
Three distinct chapel locations (Prophetstown, Morrison, Fulton) serving a broader regional community.
Comprehensive grief support resources, including a '365 Days of Healing' email program and affiliations with GriefShare, Web Healing, and The Compassionate Friends.
Specialized services for veterans, ensuring their service is honored.
Dedicated monument services with free consultations for lasting tributes.
Direct staff availability 24 hours a day for immediate needs, avoiding answering services.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veteran Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Chapel

· Reception Hall

· Parking Lot

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Illinois Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Traditional Cremation
· Memorial Gathering after Cremation
· Direct Cremation
· Veteran Services
· Monuments
· Pre-planning
· Burial Services
· Personalization of services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Advent Christian, Lutheran, Methodist, Catholic.

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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.

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How 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.