Veteran services at Cumberland Chapels
For veterans in Norridge, IL, Cumberland Chapels coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veteran services, burial services, memorial service, and graveside cremation service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Cumberland Chapels: direct cremation from $2,995. That places direct cremation roughly 20% 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 Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in IL, about 17 miles from Cumberland Chapels. 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 Cumberland Chapels cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,995. 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 Cumberland Chapels located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cumberland Chapels is located at 8300 West Lawrence Avenue in Norridge, IL. You can reach the home at (708) 456-8300. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cumberland Chapels offer veteran families?
Cumberland Chapels provides traditional services, cremation services, preplanning services, veteran services, burial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cumberland Chapels help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Cumberland Chapels mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Cumberland Chapels accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Polish National Catholic, Jewish families, among others.
What sets Cumberland Chapels apart
- On-site crematory for cremation services
- Virtual "Healing Hearts Grief Support Group" offered twice monthly via Zoom
- Webcasting technology and piano available in chapels for services
- Specialized veteran services, including assistance with military honors and VA benefits
- Open seven days a week with staff available around the clock by phone
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Graveside Cremation Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Pinnacle Funeral Service
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Polish National Catholic, Jewish.
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.