Veteran services at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory serves veteran families in Moline, IL with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $4,450 for basic burial and $2,275 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and online memorial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory: direct cremation from $2,150. That places direct cremation roughly 14% below 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 Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, about 3 miles from Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory. 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 Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,150. 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 Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory is located at 6601 38th Ave. in Moline, IL. You can reach the home at (309) 736-7100. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory offer veteran families?
Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory provides traditional funeral services, cremation, pre-planning, grief support, online memorial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory apart
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation since 1891.
- Offers online memorials for obituaries, photos, and condolences.
- Provides personalized tribute videos created from family photographs.
- Facilitates direct flower ordering through their website's obituary pages.
- Offers one year of free daily grief support emails to families.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Congregational, Evangelical Free, Seventh-Day Adventist. 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.