Veteran services at East Lawn Funeral Home
East Lawn Funeral Home in Bloomington, IL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "East Lawn Funeral Home actively honors veterans, offering a dedicated Veterans cemetery section and providing comprehensive guidance for planning military funeral honors and burials." 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. Across 78 Google reviews, the firm averages 4.7 stars.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, veterans planning, cemetery flower arrangement delivery, and private viewing before cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include veterans cemetery section, flexible chapel space, chapel, cremation niches, and cremation gardens. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Camp Butler National Cemetery in IL, approximately 55 miles from East Lawn Funeral Home. East Lawn Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
East Lawn Funeral Home holds a 4.7-star rating from 78 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Illinois has approximately 1,192 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. East Lawn Funeral Home is among them.
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 — 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?
East Lawn Funeral Home actively honors veterans, offering a dedicated Veterans cemetery section and providing comprehensive guidance for planning military funeral honors and burials.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & 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 & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specializations
- · Veterans
- · Multicultural Funerals
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: 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
Recent reviews from families who used East Lawn Funeral Home. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“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.”
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.