Veteran services at Cumerford-Hurd Funeral Home
Cumerford-Hurd Funeral Home serves veteran families in Peoria, IL with military funeral planning. In their own words: "When arranging a veteran's burial service, Cumerford-Clary Funeral Home assists families with completing necessary paperwork to obtain military and burial benefits. These benefits can include a burial flag, headstone or marker, burial in a national or state Veterans Administration cemetery, and a Presidential memorial certificate. The funeral home works with families to pay tribute to their veteran loved ones." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, memorials & celebrations, and veteran services. 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 pet scattering garden. 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 Cumerford-Hurd Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,995. That places direct cremation roughly 60% 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 61 miles from Cumerford-Hurd Funeral Home. Cumerford-Hurd Funeral Home 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. Cumerford-Hurd Funeral Home is among them.
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?
When arranging a veteran's burial service, Cumerford-Clary Funeral Home assists families with completing necessary paperwork to obtain military and burial benefits. These benefits can include a burial flag, headstone or marker, burial in a national or state Veterans Administration cemetery, and a Presidential memorial certificate. The funeral home works with families to pay tribute to their veteran loved ones.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ash-Scattering Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · The Wilton Mortuary
- · Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Homes, Inc.
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
- · Pet Services
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.