Veteran services at Countryside Funeral Homes & Crematory - Bartlett
Countryside Funeral Homes & Crematory - Bartlett, located in Bartlett, IL, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "The funeral home's team includes proud veterans who understand the significance of honoring military service. They assist families in arranging military honors, coordinating VA benefits, and creating meaningful tributes that reflect a life of dedication and sacrifice." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,295 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veteran services, burial services, memorial service, and graveside cremation 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 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 Countryside Funeral Homes & Crematory - Bartlett: direct cremation from $2,975. That places direct cremation roughly 19% 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 Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in IL, approximately 25 miles from Countryside Funeral Homes & Crematory - Bartlett. Countryside Funeral Homes & Crematory - Bartlett 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. Countryside Funeral Homes & Crematory - Bartlett is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Countryside Funeral Homes & Crematory - Bartlett cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,975. 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 Countryside Funeral Homes & Crematory - Bartlett located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Countryside Funeral Homes & Crematory - Bartlett is located at 950 South Bartlett Rd. in Bartlett, IL. You can reach the home at (630) 289-7575. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Countryside Funeral Homes & Crematory - Bartlett offer veteran families?
Countryside Funeral Homes & Crematory - Bartlett provides traditional funeral services, cremation services, preplanning services, veteran services, burial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Countryside Funeral Homes & Crematory - Bartlett help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home's team includes proud veterans who understand the significance of honoring military service. They assist families in arranging military honors, coordinating VA benefits, and creating meaningful tributes that reflect a life of dedication and sacrifice.
Which faith traditions does Countryside Funeral Homes & Crematory - Bartlett accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Countryside Funeral Homes & Crematory - Bartlett apart
- Operates its own on-site crematory, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
- Fifth-generation funeral director, Marcus Jaeger, continuing a family legacy dating back to 1858.
- Adheres to a "common sense" philosophy, offering transparent pricing and affordable options.
- Specialized veteran services, with staff members who are veterans and assist with military honors and VA benefits.
- Bilingual staff member (Tami Roy) specifically noted for assisting Hispanic families.
- Offers a free virtual "Healing Hearts Grief Support Group" twice monthly via Zoom.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Graveside Cremation Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
- · Hispanic Families
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Lutheran, Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Non-denominational Christian, Assyrian Church of the East, Jain, Hindu. Languages spoken at the home: Spanish.
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.