Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Inc.

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. In their own words: "Forsythe Gould Funeral Home is proud to offer dedicated services for honoring veterans, acknowledging their sacrifices for the country." 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). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, approximately 7 miles from Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Inc.. Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

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. Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.

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 is proud to offer dedicated services for honoring veterans, acknowledging their sacrifices for the country.

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 & veteran services offered

★Honoring Veterans

On-site facilities

· Newly renovated 900 square foot family lounge

· Cremation funeral furniture custom built

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
· Better Business Bureau (A+ rating 2024)

Specializations

· Cremation services
· Headstone sales
· Pre-planning services
· Veteran services
· Grief support
· Personalized services
· Burial services
· Floral arrangements

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Presbyterian, United Church of Christ, Methodist, Various Christian denominations, All faiths (as stated by the funeral home). Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.

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How 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.