Veteran services at Harrison Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center
Harrison Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center in Alton, IL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Harrison Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center specializes in veteran services, offering professional care experts to guide families through the process of arranging military services and accessing veteran benefits. The website includes a dedicated section for 'Veteran Services' to provide relevant information and support." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,420 for basic burial and $1,760 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial services, graveside ceremonies, military services, basic and full service cremation options, and veteran services. 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 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 Harrison Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center: direct cremation from $1,760. That places direct cremation roughly 29% 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 Harrison Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center. Harrison Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center 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. Harrison Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Harrison Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,760. 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 Harrison Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Harrison Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center is located at 1924 Central Avenue in Alton, IL. You can reach the home at (618) 465-5800. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Harrison Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center offer veteran families?
Harrison Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center provides traditional funerals, memorial services, graveside ceremonies, military services, basic and full service cremation options, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Harrison Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Harrison Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center specializes in veteran services, offering professional care experts to guide families through the process of arranging military services and accessing veteran benefits. The website includes a dedicated section for 'Veteran Services' to provide relevant information and support.
Which faith traditions does Harrison Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Pentecostal (Church of God in Christ) families, among others.
What sets Harrison Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center apart
- Specialization in Veteran Services, offering professional guidance for military honors and benefits.
- Extensive grief support resources, including the 'Griefwords Online Library' by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, providing articles for both personal healing and supporting others.
- Emphasis on personalized services to create unique and meaningful celebrations of life.
- Comprehensive preplanning options available both online and in-person to assist individuals in outlining their final wishes.
- Deep roots and a long-standing presence in the Alton, Illinois community.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Ceremonies
Cremation
- · Basic and Full Service Cremation Options
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association (NFDMA)
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Pentecostal (Church of God in Christ). 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.