Veteran services at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home
For veterans in Pontiac, IL, Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,100 for basic burial and $2,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burials, cremations, and value cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,495. That places direct cremation roughly 0% 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 Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, about 34 miles from Duffy-Baier-Snedecor 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 Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,495. 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 Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home is located at 903 West Custer Avenue in Pontiac, IL. You can reach the home at (815) 844-7111. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home provides events, gatherings, funerals, burials, cremations, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home apart
- Part of the Calvert Memorial network, emphasizing family ownership across multiple locations.
- Offers a range of personalized arrangements, including events, gatherings, funerals, burials, and cremations.
- Provides specialized "Value Cremation" options.
- Access to pet care and cremation services through the broader Calvert Memorial network's McClure Pet Care Center & Crematory.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burials
Cremation
- · Cremations
- · Value Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Calvert Funeral Homes
- · Pontiac Chamber of Commerce
Specialties
- · Pet Care
- · Value Cremation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. 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.