Veteran services at C&A Pagel Funeral Home
Veteran families in Saint Elmo, IL can turn to C&A Pagel Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,660 for basic burial and $3,120 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans services, memorial service, and burial flags. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at C&A Pagel Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,120. That places direct cremation roughly 25% 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 Camp Butler National Cemetery in IL, about 67 miles from C&A Pagel Funeral Home. 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 C&A Pagel Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,120. 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 C&A Pagel Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
C&A Pagel Funeral Home is located at 100 North Olive St. in Saint Elmo, IL. You can reach the home at (618) 829-5432. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does C&A Pagel Funeral Home offer veteran families?
C&A Pagel Funeral Home provides funeral service, cremation, burial, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does C&A Pagel Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, C&A Pagel Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does C&A Pagel Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Latter-day Saints, United Methodist, Baptist, Christian Church (Independent Christian Church), Catholic families, among others.
What sets C&A Pagel Funeral Home apart
- Operates across four distinct locations in St. Elmo, Edgewood, Watson, and St. Peter, Illinois, providing broad regional coverage.
- Offers direct online flower ordering through local florists, integrating service details for convenience.
- Provides enhanced obituaries with guest books, automatic email subscriptions for new notices, and options for sending food gifts and sympathy cards.
- Specializes in comprehensive veterans' services, including assistance with headstones, burial flags, and navigating Social Security and Veterans Administration benefits.
- Features an online pre-arrangements form, allowing individuals to document their wishes remotely and ease future family decisions.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Latter-day Saints, United Methodist, Baptist, Christian Church (Independent Christian Church), Catholic, Church of God, Seventh Day Adventist, Lutheran. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.