Veteran services at Foran Funeral Home - Summit
Foran Funeral Home - Summit, located in Summit, IL, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapels and family reception rooms, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,475 for basic burial and $2,370 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapels and reflective garden.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in IL, about 30 miles from Foran Funeral Home - Summit. 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
Does Foran Funeral Home - Summit publish funeral prices?
Foran Funeral Home - Summit has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (708) 458-0208 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Foran Funeral Home - Summit located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Foran Funeral Home - Summit is located at 7300 West Archer Ave in Summit, IL. You can reach the home at (708) 458-0208. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Foran Funeral Home - Summit offer veteran families?
Foran Funeral Home - Summit provides obituaries, funerals, cremation, pre-planning, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Foran Funeral Home - Summit help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Foran Funeral Home - Summit mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Foran Funeral Home - Summit accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian families, among others.
What sets Foran Funeral Home - Summit apart
- Direct 24/7 phone answering by staff, not an answering service.
- Offers Aquamation (flameless cremation) as an eco-friendly disposition option.
- Features a Reflective Garden and two dedicated Family Reception Rooms within the facility.
- Provides comprehensive online grief support, including interactive videos with Dr. Virginia Simpson and daily email affirmations.
- Hosts community events such as an annual Holiday Program and bus tours.
- Staff includes a Deacon/Spiritual Adviser affiliated with St. Bernadette Church and a bilingual associate.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Aquamation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · St. Bernadette Church
- · Chicago Police Department
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Bilingual Staff
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, Polish.
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.