Gent Funeral Home Inc

Veteran services at Gent Funeral Home Inc

Veteran families in Alton, IL can turn to Gent Funeral Home Inc for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Gent Funeral Home Inc assists with all details in securing the benefits that veterans are entitled to receive." On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,695 for basic burial and $2,340 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burials, cremation, veteran's services, and honoring life. 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 memorial garden and on-site chapel. 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.

Published pricing at Gent Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,340. That places direct cremation roughly 6% 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 Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in MO, approximately 29 miles from Gent Funeral Home Inc. Gent 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. Gent Funeral Home Inc is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Gent Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,340. 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 Gent Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Gent Funeral Home Inc is located at 2409 State Street in Alton, IL. You can reach the home at (618) 466-5544. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Gent Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?

Gent Funeral Home Inc provides funerals, monuments, pre-planning, burials, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Gent Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Gent Funeral Home Inc assists with all details in securing the benefits that veterans are entitled to receive.

Which faith traditions does Gent Funeral Home Inc accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic, Christian (Disciples of Christ), Assembly of God families, among others.

What sets Gent Funeral Home Inc apart

Emphasis on creating 'healing experiences' and 'celebrating life' beyond traditional mourning.
Comprehensive online grief support platform, including counseling, group support, interactive videos, and daily email affirmations, led by Executive Counseling Director Dr. Virginia Simpson.
Dedicated pet services for animal companions.
Extensive facilities including a memorial garden, mausoleums, and event hosting capabilities for community gatherings and organizational meetings.
Pre-planning services with an online form to guide individuals through the arrangement process.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veteran's Services

★Honoring Life

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burials

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Memorial Garden

· Walkways

· Benches

· Mausoleums

· Monuments

· On-site Chapel

· Reception Hall

· Grounds

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Grief Support
· Pet Services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Catholic, Christian (Disciples of Christ), Assembly of God.

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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.