Veteran services at Burnett-Dane Funeral Home Ltd
Burnett-Dane Funeral Home Ltd in Libertyville, IL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Burnett-Dane Funeral Home provides specialized veteran's services, handling all details to secure the benefits that veterans are entitled to receive." Published pricing lists $3,650 for basic burial and $2,315 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include honoring life, permanent memorialization, and veteran's services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Burnett-Dane Funeral Home Ltd: direct cremation from $2,400. That places direct cremation roughly 4% 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 Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in IL, approximately 9 miles from Burnett-Dane Funeral Home Ltd. Burnett-Dane Funeral Home Ltd 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. Burnett-Dane Funeral Home Ltd is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Burnett-Dane Funeral Home Ltd cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,400. 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 Burnett-Dane Funeral Home Ltd located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Burnett-Dane Funeral Home Ltd is located at 120 West Park Avenue in Libertyville, IL. You can reach the home at (847) 362-3009. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Burnett-Dane Funeral Home Ltd offer veteran families?
Burnett-Dane Funeral Home Ltd provides honoring life, grief support, planning ahead, funeral services, permanent memorialization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Burnett-Dane Funeral Home Ltd help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Burnett-Dane Funeral Home provides specialized veteran's services, handling all details to secure the benefits that veterans are entitled to receive.
Which faith traditions does Burnett-Dane Funeral Home Ltd accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Burnett-Dane Funeral Home Ltd apart
- Emphasis on celebrating the unique personality and life path of the deceased.
- Facility designed to be a "one-of-a-kind place" that aims to "revolutionize the way you think about funeral service."
- Extensive online pre-planning tools, including a password-protected form and a comprehensive checklist.
- Comprehensive grief support, featuring a 365-day daily email affirmation program and curated links to external resources for various needs (e.g., children's grief, end-of-life care).
- Online memorial pages with options for tribute walls, photo/video sharing, family trees, virtual gifts, and memorial tree planting.
- Specialized Veteran's Services, assisting with securing entitled benefits.
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Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic.
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.