Veteran services at Cage Memorial Chapel
Veteran families in Chicago, IL can turn to Cage Memorial Chapel for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, immediate burial services, graveside ceremony, memorial service, burial services, and veteran funeral services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in IL, about 34 miles from Cage Memorial Chapel. 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
Does Cage Memorial Chapel publish funeral prices?
Cage Memorial Chapel has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (773) 721-8900 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Cage Memorial Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cage Memorial Chapel is located at 7651 South Jeffery Boulevard in Chicago, IL. You can reach the home at (773) 721-8900. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cage Memorial Chapel offer veteran families?
Cage Memorial Chapel provides funerals, obituaries, pre-planning, cremation, resomation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cage Memorial Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Cage Memorial Chapel mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Cage Memorial Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Catholic, Jewish, Islamic families, among others.
What sets Cage Memorial Chapel apart
- Offering resomation, an eco-friendly water-based cremation alternative.
- Family-owned and operated since 1977, with current ownership by third-generation funeral director Roland Criswell and Bethany Criswell since 2019.
- Explicit commitment to personalized family care and tailoring services to meet the needs of price-conscious families.
- Comprehensive veteran funeral services, including assistance with military burial benefits.
- Extensive grief support resources available on their website and through referrals.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Immediate Burial Services
- · Graveside Ceremony
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ash Scattering Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Eco-Friendly Cremation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Catholic, Jewish, Islamic.
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.