Veteran services at Cumerford-Hurd Funeral Home
Cumerford-Hurd Funeral Home serves veteran families in Peoria, IL with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $4,850 for basic burial and $1,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, memorials & celebrations, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include pet scattering garden.
Published pricing at Cumerford-Hurd Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,995. That places direct cremation roughly 60% 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 Camp Butler National Cemetery in IL, about 61 miles from Cumerford-Hurd Funeral Home. 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 Cumerford-Hurd Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,995. 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 Cumerford-Hurd Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cumerford-Hurd Funeral Home is located at 428 West McClure Ave. in Peoria, IL. You can reach the home at (309) 682-6616. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cumerford-Hurd Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Cumerford-Hurd Funeral Home provides burial services, cremation services, specialty services, memorials & celebrations, pet services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cumerford-Hurd Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Cumerford-Hurd Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Cumerford-Hurd Funeral Home apart
- Established in 1893, it was the first funeral home to open in Peoria, Illinois.
- Offers comprehensive pet cremation and scattering services, including a dedicated pet scattering garden.
- Recently consolidated operations into a larger facility at The Wilton Mortuary, providing enhanced spaces for gatherings and services.
- Explicitly honors all pre-arrangements made under the Cumerford-Clary name following its relocation.
- Provides specialized assistance with veteran burial benefits and associated paperwork.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ash-Scattering Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · The Wilton Mortuary
- · Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Homes, Inc.
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Pet Services
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.