Veteran services at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory
For veterans in Orland Park, IL, Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include chapel and parking area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, private on-site crematory, veteran services, online memorials, burial at sea, and cremation tree kits. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $2,895. That places direct cremation roughly 16% 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 Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, about 23 miles from Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory. 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
What does a funeral at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,895. 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 Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 15525 South 73Rd Avenue in Orland Park, IL. You can reach the home at (708) 532-5400. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory offer veteran families?
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory provides traditional services, cremation services, private on-site crematory, personalization, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory 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.
Which faith traditions does Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian Reformed, Methodist, Non-Denominational Christian families, among others.
What sets Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory apart
- First funeral home in Orland Park built specifically as a funeral home, established in 1976.
- Operates with an on-site private crematory, offering direct cremation services.
- Prioritizes serving one family at a time, ensuring individualized attention.
- Provides a year of weekly grief support messages to families.
- Offers unique services such as cremation tree kits and burial at sea.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Committal Services
- · Burial At Sea
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Private On-Site Crematory
- · Cremation Tree Kits
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Cremation Association of North America (CANA)
Specialties
- · Individualized Care
- · Grief Support
- · Pre-planning
- · Online Memorials
- · Tribute Videos
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian Reformed, Methodist, Non-Denominational Christian.
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.