Veteran services at Bosma-Renkes - Morrison Chapel
Bosma-Renkes - Morrison Chapel serves veteran families in Morrison, IL with military funeral planning. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include morrison chapel, fulton chapel, and prophetstown chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,000 for basic burial and $2,715 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, and honoring veterans. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include morrison chapel, fulton chapel, and prophetstown chapel.
Published pricing at Bosma-Renkes - Morrison Chapel: direct cremation from $2,715. That places direct cremation roughly 9% 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 Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, about 35 miles from Bosma-Renkes - Morrison Chapel. 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 does a funeral at Bosma-Renkes - Morrison Chapel 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-Renkes - Morrison Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bosma-Renkes - Morrison Chapel is located at 404 East Lincolnway in Morrison, IL. You can reach the home at (815) 772-2322. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bosma-Renkes - Morrison Chapel offer veteran families?
Bosma-Renkes - Morrison Chapel provides burial services, cremation services, honoring veterans, monuments, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bosma-Renkes - Morrison Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Bosma-Renkes - Morrison Chapel assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Bosma-Renkes - Morrison Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian Reformed Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Non-denominational Christian, Presbyterian, United Methodist families, among others.
What sets Bosma-Renkes - Morrison Chapel apart
- Over 125 years of continuous service since 1895, through various family ownerships and mergers.
- Operates three chapel locations in Morrison, Fulton, and Prophetstown, providing regional coverage.
- Specialized services dedicated to honoring veterans, ensuring their service is acknowledged.
- Offers monument selection and design with free consultations for lasting tributes.
- Provides comprehensive grief support, including a '365 Days of Healing' email program and referrals to national grief resources.
- 24/7 availability for immediate needs, with calls answered directly by staff members, not an answering service.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Illinois Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian Reformed Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Non-denominational Christian, Presbyterian, United Methodist, Baptist, Brethren in Christ, Catholic, Episcopal.
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.