Veteran services at Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Inc.
Veteran families in Manhattan, IL can turn to Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Inc. for honors and benefit coordination. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $4,395 for basic burial and $2,210 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,210. That places direct cremation roughly 11% 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 Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, about 7 miles from Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Inc.. 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 Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,210. 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 Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 507 South State St. in Manhattan, IL. You can reach the home at (815) 478-3321. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Inc. provides personalized services, honoring veterans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Inc. assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Presbyterian, United Church of Christ, Methodist, Various Christian denominations families, among others.
What sets Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Long-standing family ownership and operation since 1949, with the Gould family joining in 2015.
- Extensive grief support resources, including a '365 Days of Healing' daily email program and curated links to specialized grief websites.
- Newly renovated 900 square foot family lounge for comfort and privacy.
- Custom-built cremation funeral furniture, indicating specialized cremation service offerings.
- Strong community ties, including affiliation with the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce and an A+ Better Business Bureau rating since 2024.
- Direct connection to local Catholic cemeteries through Funeral Director Patrick Forsythe, who also serves as Cemetery Sexton for St. Joseph's Cemeteries.
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
- · Better Business Bureau (A+ rating 2024)
Specialties
- · Cremation services
- · Headstone sales
- · Pre-planning services
- · Veteran services
- · Grief support
- · Personalized services
- · Burial services
- · Floral arrangements
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Presbyterian, United Church of Christ, Methodist, Various Christian denominations, All faiths (as stated by the funeral home). 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.