Veteran services at Greenwell Funeral Home
Greenwell Funeral Home, located in Martinsville, IL, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Markwell & Greenwell Funeral Homes offers specialized memorial services for veterans and provides discounts on their arrangements." On-site amenities include 100 seat chapel, free parking, and reception, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, cemetery planning, personalized memorial services, graveside service, veteran services, and memorial design. 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 100 seat 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 Greenwell Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,895. That places direct cremation roughly 16% 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 Danville National Cemetery in IL, approximately 57 miles from Greenwell Funeral Home. Greenwell Funeral Home 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. Greenwell Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Greenwell Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,895. 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 Greenwell Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Greenwell Funeral Home is located at 30 North Washington Street in Martinsville, IL. You can reach the home at (217) 382-4121. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Greenwell Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Greenwell Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation, cemetery planning, personalized memorial services, traditional services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Greenwell Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Markwell & Greenwell Funeral Homes offers specialized memorial services for veterans and provides discounts on their arrangements.
Which faith traditions does Greenwell Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Cumberland Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets Greenwell Funeral Home apart
- Three generations of continuous family operation since 1927, serving the same communities.
- Specialized Veteran Services with tailored memorials and discounts.
- Extensive grief support resources, including interactive aftercare videos, daily email affirmations, and specific support for children.
- Ability to pre-plan and pre-fund services, including locking in today's pricing for guaranteed items.
- Full-service facilities with 100-seat chapels, audio-visual equipment for personalized memorials, and reception areas.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Cumberland Presbyterian, Church of God, Church of Christ, Nazarene.
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.