Veteran services at Dalcamo Funeral Home
Veteran families in Chicago, IL can turn to Dalcamo Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include two-chapel parlor, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,500 for basic burial and $2,140 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, veterans headstones, veterans burial flags, and burial caskets. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include two-chapel parlor.
Published pricing at Dalcamo Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,140. That places direct cremation roughly 14% below 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 27 miles from Dalcamo 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 Dalcamo Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,140. 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 Dalcamo Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dalcamo Funeral Home is located at 470 West 26Th Street in Chicago, IL. You can reach the home at (312) 842-8681. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dalcamo Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Dalcamo Funeral Home provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dalcamo Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Dalcamo Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Dalcamo Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Dalcamo Funeral Home apart
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation since 1939, now in its third generation.
- Specialization in serving the Chinese community, including bilingual obituary services.
- Offers both traditional flame cremation and flameless cremation options.
- Provides comprehensive assistance with Veterans Services, including headstones/markers and burial flags.
- Operates a two-chapel parlor facility.
- Offers a year of complimentary daily grief support messages via email.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Burial Caskets
- · Burial Vaults
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Urns
- · Urn Vaults
- · Cremation Caskets
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Chinese Community Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Chinese.
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.