Veteran services at Burnett-Dane Funeral Home Ltd
Burnett-Dane Funeral Home Ltd in Libertyville, IL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring life, permanent memorialization, and veteran's services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
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). 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 Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in IL, about 9 miles from Burnett-Dane Funeral Home Ltd. 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Burnett-Dane Funeral Home Ltd mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic.
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.