Veteran services at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home
Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, located in Bloomington, IL, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home facilitates military honors for veterans, as indicated by options in their pre-planning forms." On-site amenities include reception space available and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,495 for basic burial and $1,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Across 79 Google reviews, the firm averages 4.9 stars.
Veteran-related services offered include burials and cremations. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,090. That places direct cremation roughly 64% 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 Camp Butler National Cemetery in IL, approximately 55 miles from Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home also accommodates Catholic traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.
Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home holds a 4.9-star rating from 79 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,090. 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 Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home is located at 1800 Eastland Drive in Bloomington, IL. You can reach the home at (309) 663-1968. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home provides events, gatherings, funerals, burials, cremations, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home facilitates military honors for veterans, as indicated by options in their pre-planning forms.
Which faith traditions does Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Catholic, Methodist, Baptist families, among others.
How do families rate Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home?
Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home holds a 4.9-star rating across 79 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home apart
- Operates as part of the Calvert Memorial network, emphasizing a family-owned approach across multiple locations.
- Offers specialized services through its network, including pet care and value cremation options.
- Provides comprehensive pre-planning services, including arrangements for military honors.
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burials
Cremation
- · Cremations
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Pet Care
- · Value Cremation
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Catholic, Methodist, Baptist.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Carmody Flynn cared for our family during the funeral service for my wife, Barbara, and I truly cannot say enough about the kindness and compassion they showed us. Dave guided us through most of the planning with patience, warmth, and great attention to detail. On the day of the service, Steve stepped in seamlessly and supported us with the same gentle care and professionalism. In a moment filled with grief and uncertainty, their calm presence helped carry us through. They treated Barbara with dignity and treated our family with genuine heart. That meant more than words can express. I am deeply grateful, and I would recommend Carmody Flynn to any family who wants to know their loved one will be cared for with true compassion. — Ernst”
“Steve Hall and the staff at Carmody-Flynn were very caring and compassionate in helping with planning my dad's funeral and during the funeral. After funeral they have reached out checking on me and my family. That was so thoughtful. My family was very pleased with our care and service from Carmody-Flynn.”
“Steve Hall & the wonderful employees at Carmondy Flynn Funeral home have assisted our family with 2 services over the past 4 years. Their sensitivity to details and positive attitude was very comforting as they put our families needs foremost. They handled all the details with love, compassion & professionalism. We are very grateful to Steve & all the staff & highly recommend them, as you can trust they will do the job with dignity, love & excellent service.”
“Steve and his team are incredible. We suffered the loss of our uncle Fr. Doug Hennessy. Steve and his team led us through the visitation and funeral services with compassion, excellence and kindness. I highly recommend Carmody-Flynn funeral home.”
“Carmody accommodated our family from start to finish! Our family needed a quick turnaround time due to out of state travel. They arrange a beautiful and successful funeral in a matter of 48 hours. Casey was hands on and a great funeral director! I 100% recommend Carmody to take special care of your funeral wants and needs.”
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.