Veteran services at Dauderman Mortuary
Dauderman Mortuary serves veteran families in Alhambra, IL with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring life and memorial donations. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in MO, about 40 miles from Dauderman Mortuary. 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
Does Dauderman Mortuary publish funeral prices?
Dauderman Mortuary has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (618) 488-3000 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Dauderman Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dauderman Mortuary is located at 609 East Main Street in Alhambra, IL. You can reach the home at (618) 488-3000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dauderman Mortuary offer veteran families?
Dauderman Mortuary provides honoring life, grief support, planning ahead, memorial donations, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dauderman Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Dauderman Mortuary mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Dauderman Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations (including Catholic, Baptist, United Methodist, Christian Church, and other modern Christian congregations, as evidenced by nearby churches and community alliances) families, among others.
What sets Dauderman Mortuary apart
- Over a century of continuous service to the community since 1902.
- Personalized funeral and memorial services crafted to reflect the unique life story of each individual.
- Multiple facility locations across Highland, Alhambra, and Hamel, Illinois for broader accessibility.
- Explicitly offers specialized Veteran's Services.
- Provides resources for advance funeral planning and ongoing grief support.
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Madison County Funeral Directors Association
- · Illinois Funeral Directors Association
- · Funeral Service Credit Union
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Green burial
- · Cremation services
- · Pre-need arrangements
- · Grief support
- · Funeral planning
- · Direct burial
- · Full service funeral
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian denominations (including Catholic, Baptist, United Methodist, Christian Church, and other modern Christian congregations, as evidenced by nearby churches and community alliances). Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.