Veteran services at Burgess Funeral Homes
For veterans in La Salle, IL, Burgess Funeral Homes coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Burgess Funeral Homes specializes in honoring veterans, offering services tailored to recognize their contributions and sacrifices." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include honoring veterans, permanent memorialization, and cemetery etiquette guidance. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Burgess Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $1,695. That places direct cremation roughly 32% below 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 Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, approximately 51 miles from Burgess Funeral Homes. Burgess 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. Burgess Funeral Homes is among them.
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 specializes in honoring veterans, offering services tailored to recognize their contributions and sacrifices.
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 & veteran services offered
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · La Salle Business Association
Specializations
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Methodist, Baptist.
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.