Veteran services at Cambridge Chapel of Stackhouse-Moore
Veteran families in Cambridge, IL can turn to Cambridge Chapel of Stackhouse-Moore for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Stackhouse-Moore Funeral & Cremation Services offers a free guide titled "Maximizing Veteran Funeral Benefits" and references the "American Veterans’ Guide to VA Funeral, Burial, & Memorial Benefits." They assist families with accessing veteran benefits and obtaining necessary documents like the DD-214, as well as arranging military honors such as burial flags and ceremonies." On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,175 for basic burial and $3,245 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, and memorial service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Cambridge Chapel of Stackhouse-Moore: direct cremation from $3,245. That places direct cremation roughly 30% above the Illinois median ($2,495). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, approximately 23 miles from Cambridge Chapel of Stackhouse-Moore. Cambridge Chapel of Stackhouse-Moore can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Illinois has approximately 1,192 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Cambridge Chapel of Stackhouse-Moore is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Cambridge Chapel of Stackhouse-Moore cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,245. 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 Cambridge Chapel of Stackhouse-Moore located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cambridge Chapel of Stackhouse-Moore is located at 212 East Court St. in Cambridge, IL. You can reach the home at (309) 937-3395. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cambridge Chapel of Stackhouse-Moore offer veteran families?
Cambridge Chapel of Stackhouse-Moore provides burial, cremation, memorial service, celebration of life, pet services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cambridge Chapel of Stackhouse-Moore help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Stackhouse-Moore Funeral & Cremation Services offers a free guide titled "Maximizing Veteran Funeral Benefits" and references the "American Veterans’ Guide to VA Funeral, Burial, & Memorial Benefits." They assist families with accessing veteran benefits and obtaining necessary documents like the DD-214, as well as arranging military honors such as burial flags and ceremonies.
Which faith traditions does Cambridge Chapel of Stackhouse-Moore accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Cambridge Chapel of Stackhouse-Moore apart
- Comprehensive pet cremation services, including private and communal options, with additional memorial items like paw print impressions and fur clippings.
- Extensive library of free guides covering topics such as maximizing veteran funeral benefits, planning meaningful funerals, understanding payment options, writing obituaries, and an after-death checklist.
- The 'Ask the Director' online resource provides articles and answers to common questions about funeral arrangements and grief.
- Emphasis on personalized memorial and celebration of life services, encouraging families to incorporate unique aspects of a loved one's personality, achievements, and hobbies.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Illinois Funeral Directors Association
- · Iowa Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Cremation services
- · Burial services
- · Veteran services
- · Pre-planning services
- · Grief support
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran, Baptist.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.