Veteran services at Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors, Ltd
Veteran families in Quincy, IL can turn to Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors, Ltd for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Hansen-Spear provides specific 'Veterans Information' as part of their funeral planning resources. Staff members have personal connections to military service, and the firm supports military charities." On-site amenities include funeral chapel and handicapped parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $7,215 for basic burial and $4,440 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Early reviews are positive, averaging 5.0 stars across 19.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, burial services, memorial donations, veterans information, burial packages, and cremation packages. 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 funeral 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.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Sunset Veterans Cemetery in IL, approximately 2 miles from Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors, Ltd. Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors, Ltd can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors, Ltd holds a 5.0-star rating from 19 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors, Ltd is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors, Ltd publish funeral prices?
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors, Ltd has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (217) 222-4907, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors, Ltd located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors, Ltd is located at 1535 State Street in Quincy, IL. You can reach the home at (217) 222-4907. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors, Ltd offer veteran families?
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors, Ltd provides pre-planning, grief support, traditional funeral, cremation services, burial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors, Ltd help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Hansen-Spear provides specific 'Veterans Information' as part of their funeral planning resources. Staff members have personal connections to military service, and the firm supports military charities.
Which faith traditions does Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors, Ltd accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Anglican, Catholic, Hinduism (cremation mandated), Jainism (cremation mandated) families, among others.
How do families rate Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors, Ltd?
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors, Ltd holds a 5.0-star rating across 19 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors, Ltd apart
- Quincy's first full-service funeral home, built in 1965, featuring a chapel with fixed pews and multiple visitation parlors.
- Extensive grief support resources, including post-service follow-up, holiday grief events, and 'Holiday Help' books.
- Active community involvement through staff volunteer hours, monetary donations, and sponsorships for local non-profit groups like the Blessing Breast Center and Quincy Community Theatre.
- Leadership in grief education, sponsoring specialized speakers and offering extensive online grief resources.
- Commitment to environmental sustainability through green recycling practices, composting, tree planting initiatives, and offering Green Funeral options as a partner with aGreenerFuneral.org.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Burial Packages
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Cremation Packages
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Illinois Funeral Directors Association
- · aGreenerFuneral.org
Specializations
- · Green Funerals
- · Grief Education
- · Community Service
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Lutheran, Anglican, Catholic, Hinduism (cremation mandated), Jainism (cremation mandated), Sikhism (cremation mandated), Buddhism (cremation mandated), Islam (cremation forbidden), Orthodox Judaism (cremation forbidden). Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors, Ltd. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“We cannot say enough good words about using Hansen Spear. they were so caring and helpful, and made the entire process of cremation such a positive experience. We are very grateful for how our family member was treated with dignity and respect. We are recommending Hansen Spear to everyone who needs funeral services”
“The amazing staff could not have done a better job. They were caring, attentive, and helped us step by step through the process. I didn't know what to expect but I can tell you I was blown away. They made sure our mothers services were everything we wanted and then some.”
“My mother lived a significant portion of her life in Quincy, and had already purchased a plot in a local cemetery, there. So, planning her memorial services and burial from the other side of the country (California) made me a bit nervous, not having any prior experience planning a ceremony or taking care of anyone's final arrangements. Hansen-Spear's talented and communicative staff were sensitive, thorough, diligent and compassionate. They made sure that all the logistical issues were completed in a timely manner, yet, I always felt they were supportive and caring of our families needs and emotions at this sensitive juncture. Some people have specific talents and God-given gifts, and the Hansen & Spear families gifts are service and compassion. They were wonderful!”
“The team at Hansen Spear went above and beyond to to provide genuine compassion for my in laws and the rest of our family as we mourned the lost of a father, grandfather and great grandfather. They truly made sure that everything was taken care of and accommodated our needs. They are all personal and you know by talking to them that they care for you, your family and your loved one.”
“Hansen Spear’s caring environment, attention to detail and guidance were invaluable to me when my mother and grandmother each passed away. They have the ability to take what can seem like an overwhelming process, and make it as seamless and easy as possible. You can tell by any interaction with any employee of Hansen Spear that they truly value your time, your family and your memories. They are the best.”
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.