Veteran services at Calvert Memorial
Calvert Memorial, located in Bloomington, IL, assists those who served and their families. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On Google it averages 4.9 stars across 95 reviews.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Camp Butler National Cemetery in IL, about 52 miles from Calvert Memorial. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Calvert Memorial lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
Calvert Memorial has a 4.9-star rating from 95 Google reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Calvert Memorial publish funeral prices?
Calvert Memorial has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (217) 877-4700 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Calvert Memorial located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Calvert Memorial is located at 8815 W. Bloomington Road in Bloomington, IL. You can reach the home at (217) 877-4700. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Calvert Memorial help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Calvert Memorial 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 Calvert Memorial?
Calvert Memorial holds a 4.9-star rating across 95 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Kevin explained preplanning thoroughly with full cost transparency, while Ken prioritized clients' preferences over pushing upgrades. Families returned across generations for multiple losses—children, parents, and spouses—with staff reaching out on birthdays afterward. Their honest, flexible approach stood out; one client said they couldn't have been more pleased.
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.