Veteran services at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd.
Gibson-Bode Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. serves veteran families in Port Byron, IL with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Gibson-Bode Funeral Homes & Cremation Services proudly offers military honors to recognize and commemorate the service of veterans." On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,645 for basic burial and $3,315 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, and honoring veterans. 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 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 Gibson-Bode Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd.: direct cremation from $3,315. That places direct cremation roughly 33% above 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 Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, approximately 25 miles from Gibson-Bode Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd.. Gibson-Bode Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. 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. Gibson-Bode Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,315. 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 Gibson-Bode Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gibson-Bode Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. is located at 202 North Main St. in Port Byron, IL. You can reach the home at (309) 523-3151. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gibson-Bode Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. offer veteran families?
Gibson-Bode Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. provides funerals, cremation, burial, personalization, pet services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gibson-Bode Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Gibson-Bode Funeral Homes & Cremation Services proudly offers military honors to recognize and commemorate the service of veterans.
Which faith traditions does Gibson-Bode Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for United Methodist, Lutheran, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Gibson-Bode Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. apart
- Extensive historical legacy in Port Byron dating back to 1866.
- Family-owned and operated by the Bode family since 2009.
- On-site crematory for direct cremation services.
- Offers pet cremation services.
- Provides green burial options.
- Staff includes licensed pastors from the United Methodist Church, indicating experience with specific religious traditions.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Iowa Funeral Directors Association (IFDA)
- · Mississippi Valley Financial Directors Association
- · Better Business Bureau (BBB)
- · Rotary Club
Specializations
- · Military Honors
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: United Methodist, Lutheran, Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.