Veteran services at East Lawn Funeral Home
East Lawn Funeral Home in Bloomington, IL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, chapel, and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,130 for basic burial and $2,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 4.7 rating from 78 reviews on Google.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans planning, cemetery flower arrangement delivery, and private viewing before cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include veterans cemetery section, flexible chapel space, chapel, cremation niches, and cremation gardens.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Camp Butler National Cemetery in IL, about 55 miles from East Lawn 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.
East Lawn Funeral Home has a 4.7-star rating from 78 Google reviews.
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 East Lawn Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
East Lawn Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (309) 663-8842 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is East Lawn Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
East Lawn Funeral Home is located at 1102 Airport Road in Bloomington, IL. You can reach the home at (309) 663-8842. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does East Lawn Funeral Home offer veteran families?
East Lawn Funeral Home provides funeral, cremation, burial, celebration of life, veterans planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does East Lawn Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, East Lawn Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does East Lawn Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic traditions, Hindu families, among others.
How do families rate East Lawn Funeral Home?
East Lawn Funeral Home holds a 4.7-star rating across 78 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets East Lawn Funeral Home apart
- Offers a 100% service guarantee, ensuring satisfaction with every detail.
- Provides a combined funeral home and on-site cemetery (East Lawn Memorial Gardens) for integrated planning and services.
- Affiliated with the Dignity Memorial network, offering unique benefits like relocation protection for prepaid plans, family first cost coverage, purchase protection plans, and lifetime flexibility.
- Specializes in Veterans and Multicultural Funerals, providing tailored services and resources.
- Offers convenient arrangements by phone or email, including electronic signature options.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Private Viewing Before Cremation
- · Option for Home Delivery of Ashes
- · Option for Mail Delivery of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Veterans
- · Multicultural Funerals
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic traditions, Hindu, Muslim, Christian (Protestant), Jewish, Black Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of East Lawn Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“I want to extend my sincerest thank you to Daisy & Trace for making the most difficult time of my life as easy as possible. I lost my mom in April of this year and Daisy worked directly with me and helped me every step of the way. She was effective and communicated everything as needed. I’m very thankful for how genuine both Daisy and Trace were. They welcomed my wife and I each time we visited to make arrangements both for cremation and services and what was anticipated to be difficult was made effortlessly easy with these two. My wife and I called them the dynamic duo! They are truly wonderful people. I never thought I’d hear myself say I’d recommend a funeral home in the event of a loved ones passing but hands down I would recommend East Lawn Memorial Gardens. From arrangements to the day of my mom’s service everything was beautiful and turned out exactly how it was meant to. Thank you Daisy & Trace for everything I am beyond grateful and will always have a place in my heart for you guys!”
“Bloomington Normal residents are advised to exercise caution when considering business transactions with East Lawn Memorial Gardens or Funeral Home. Dignity Memorial, the parent company, has allegedly failed to ensure the security of sensitive information. During a recent visit, unsecured boxes containing employee and customer files were discovered in an unlocked garage on the premises. Furthermore, there have been reports of misconduct and unauthorized disclosure of employee personal information by another former employee. In light of these concerns, it is recommended that community members carefully evaluate their options before engaging with East Lawn or any Dignity Memorial-affiliated cemetery or funeral home. It is essential to prioritize the protection of personal information and support businesses that maintain robust security measures.”
“A great place to make your funeral arrangements. Very organized & calm atmosphere to make decisions. Everyone was very friendly & helpful. We made the right choice & would encourage others to do so.”
“Very caring and compassionate. They were very helpful and explained everything. I was very happy with all the decisions made. Thank you”
“We worked with Missy at East lawn funeral home and Memorial Gardens to plan the funeral and burial of my husband‘s sister. She made it very clear and easy as to what we needed to do. After our first meeting, she followed through with several things that needed to be finished. I highly recommend working with East lawn.”
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.