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 its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, and honoring veterans. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
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). 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 Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, about 25 miles from Gibson-Bode Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd.. 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Gibson-Bode Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Iowa Funeral Directors Association (IFDA)
- · Mississippi Valley Financial Directors Association
- · Better Business Bureau (BBB)
- · Rotary Club
Specialties
- · Military Honors
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: United Methodist, Lutheran, Baptist. 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.