Veteran services at Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc.
Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., located in Chicago, IL, assists those who served and their families. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,510 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. On Google it averages 4.4 stars across 36 reviews.
Published pricing at Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,510. That places direct cremation roughly 41% 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 Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in IL, about 34 miles from Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc.. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. has a 4.4-star rating from 36 Google reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,510. 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 Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. is located at 7651 South Jeffery Blvd. in Chicago, IL. You can reach the home at (773) 721-8900. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. starts at $3,510. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
How do families rate Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc.?
Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. holds a 4.4-star rating across 36 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Cage arranged moving a parent to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, where veterans and their spouses can rest in the same plot. Mr. Criswell coordinated permits and stood firm on pricing when another cemetery tried to change their quote.
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.