Veteran services at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home
Veteran families in Macomb, IL can turn to Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,760 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial services, honoring veterans, immediate burial, memorial services, and graveside services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,760. That places direct cremation roughly 11% 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 Keokuk National Cemetery Annex in IA, about 39 miles from Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen 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 Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,760. 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 Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home is located at 201 West Carroll St. in Macomb, IL. You can reach the home at (309) 833-4119. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, burial services, personalization, honoring veterans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for United Methodist, Roman Catholic, Christian, Lutheran, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home apart
- Macomb's first funeral home, established in 1927.
- Continuously family-owned and operated since its founding.
- Owners Patrick Burke and Eric Jameson are actively involved, with Eric Jameson also serving as the McDonough County Coroner.
- Offers specialized Green Burial Services.
- Provides Pet Services.
- Personalization options include custom life tribute videos, over 500 themes for personalized stationery, and keepsake candles.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Immediate Burial
- · Graveside Services
- · Committal Services
- · Interment
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Illinois Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Elks Club
- · Knights of Columbus
- · Odd Fellow Lodge
- · Masonic Lodge
- · Western Illinois University Foundation Board
- · Fraternal Order of Eagles
Specialties
- · Green Burial Services
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: United Methodist, Roman Catholic, Christian, Lutheran, Baptist, Presbyterian, Church of Christ, Church of God, Assembly of God, Church of the Nazarene, Episcopal. 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.