Veteran services at Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd
For veterans in Loves Park, IL, Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $5,705 for basic burial and $2,750 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd: direct cremation from $2,750. That places direct cremation roughly 10% 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 Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 56 miles from Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd. 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 Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,750. 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 Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd is located at 401 River Lane in Loves Park, IL. You can reach the home at (815) 633-6010. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd starts at $2,750. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All faiths and backgrounds families, among others.
What sets Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd apart
- Over 75 years of continuous family-owned operation in Loves Park and the greater Rockford area.
- Features one of the largest and most modern facilities in the region, including a chapel with seating for up to 300 guests and over 10,000 square feet of space.
- Offers comprehensive veteran services, including coordination of military honors, assistance with VA burial benefits, and arrangements for national or state cemetery burials.
- Provides 24/7 phone availability for immediate assistance and guidance.
- Historically significant, having operated Loves Park's first ambulance service and police/fire communications center in its early years.
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All faiths and backgrounds.
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.