Veteran services at Hendricker Funeral Home
Hendricker Funeral Home in Mount Sterling, IL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,650 for basic burial and $3,150 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, military honors, veterans services, veterans headstones, and veterans burial flags. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Hendricker Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,150. That places direct cremation roughly 26% 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 Sunset Veterans Cemetery in IL, about 33 miles from Hendricker Funeral Home. 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 Hendricker Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,150. 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 Hendricker Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hendricker Funeral Home is located at 406 South Capitol Avenue in Mount Sterling, IL. You can reach the home at (217) 773-3362. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hendricker Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Hendricker Funeral Home provides individualized funeral services, traditional services, cremation services, aftercare counseling, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hendricker Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Hendricker Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Hendricker Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Christian families, among others.
What sets Hendricker Funeral Home apart
- Live streaming of funeral services directly on their website.
- Direct flower ordering through local florists via their website, designed to save on wire service fees.
- 45 years of continuous service to the Brown County community.
- Personalized service with a dedicated Funeral Director guiding families from the first call through completion.
- Comprehensive pre-planning options available online and in-person.
- Daily grief support messages delivered via email for a year following services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · New Hampshire Funeral Directors Association
- · New Hampshire State Board of Funeral Service
Specialties
- · Military Honors
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Christian. 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.