Veteran services at Drake & Son Funeral Home
Drake & Son Funeral Home serves veteran families in Chicago, IL with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, multiple chapels, and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,800 for basic burial and $2,250 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans planning, and memorial keepsakes. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel, multiple chapels, and gardens.
Published pricing at Drake & Son Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,595. That places direct cremation roughly 84% 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 Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in IL, about 17 miles from Drake & Son 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 Drake & Son Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,595. 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 Drake & Son Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Drake & Son Funeral Home is located at 5303 North Western Avenue in Chicago, IL. You can reach the home at (773) 561-6874. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Drake & Son Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Drake & Son Funeral Home provides funeral service, cremation, traditional funeral, celebration of life, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Drake & Son Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Drake & Son Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Drake & Son Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions families, among others.
What sets Drake & Son Funeral Home apart
- 100% Service Guarantee: If dissatisfied with any service aspect, that portion will be refunded.
- Lifetime Flexibility: Prepaid plans can be changed at any time.
- Relocation Protection: Prepaid plans are transferable to any qualifying Dignity Memorial provider in North America.
- Detailed, Certified Cremation Process: Emphasizes custody of care and CANA-licensed operators.
- Multilingual Staff: Associates are fluent in both Spanish and English.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Incense Burning
- · Ritual Washing
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
- · Veterans Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian (Protestant) Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.