Veteran services at Dalcamo Funeral Home
Veteran families in Chicago, IL can turn to Dalcamo Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Dalcamo Funeral Home assists families in obtaining government-furnished headstones or markers for eligible deceased veterans at no charge for the marker itself; however, setting fees in private cemeteries are the applicant's responsibility. They also help secure a United States flag, provided at no cost, to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased veteran who served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial service, burial, cremation, veterans headstones, veterans burial flags, and burial caskets. 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 two-chapel parlor. 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 Dalcamo Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,140. That places direct cremation roughly 14% below 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 27 miles from Dalcamo Funeral Home. Dalcamo 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. Dalcamo Funeral Home is among them.
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?
Dalcamo Funeral Home assists families in obtaining government-furnished headstones or markers for eligible deceased veterans at no charge for the marker itself; however, setting fees in private cemeteries are the applicant's responsibility. They also help secure a United States flag, provided at no cost, to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased veteran who served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Burial Caskets
- · Burial Vaults
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Urns
- · Urn Vaults
- · Cremation Caskets
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Chinese Community Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Chinese.
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.