Veteran services at Burgess Funeral Homes
For veterans in La Salle, IL, Burgess Funeral Homes coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring veterans, permanent memorialization, and cemetery etiquette guidance. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Burgess Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $1,695. That places direct cremation roughly 32% below 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 51 miles from Burgess Funeral Homes. 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 Burgess Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,695. 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 Burgess Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Burgess Funeral Homes is located at 860 Bucklin Street in La Salle, IL. You can reach the home at (815) 223-0587. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Burgess Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
Burgess Funeral Homes provides celebrating life, funeral services, honoring veterans, permanent memorialization, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Burgess Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Burgess Funeral Homes 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 Burgess Funeral Homes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Burgess Funeral Homes apart
- Memory Lane Lounge for catered meals and gatherings, accommodating up to 80 people, with partnerships with local restaurants.
- 365 Days of Grief & Healing email program providing daily messages of comfort and support.
- Specialization in honoring veterans with dedicated services.
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · La Salle Business Association
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Baptist.
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.