Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory

Veteran services at Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory

Veteran families in Pekin, IL can turn to Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory provides specialized veteran funeral services, assisting families in securing benefits and arranging ceremonies that honor military personnel. [cite: services, veteran funeral Services]" On-site amenities include on-site chapel and parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veteran funeral services, burial, memorial service, and graveside service. 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 Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $2,645. That places direct cremation roughly 6% 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 Camp Butler National Cemetery in IL, approximately 50 miles from Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory. Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory 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. Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory apart

• On-site crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their care throughout the cremation process, a unique offering in Pekin.
• Modern, 9,200 square-foot facility with a 350-seat chapel divisible into three smaller chapels, a dining area with a kitchenette, and over 100 well-lit parking spaces, designed for accessibility.
• Over a century of continuous operation, established in 1900 as Noel Funeral Home, with a deep-rooted family legacy.
• Recognition with the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Pursuit of Excellence Eagle Award for outstanding community service and professional integrity.
• Certified Preplanning Consultants and Certified Crematory Operators on staff.

Military & veteran services offered

Burial & cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Roman Catholic, United Church of Christ, Nazarene, Lutheran, Baptist, Non-Denominational Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.

How 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.