Veteran services at Hickey Memorial Chapels - Midlothian
Hickey Memorial Chapels - Midlothian, located in Midlothian, IL, assists those who served and their families. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, about 26 miles from Hickey Memorial Chapels - Midlothian. 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
Does Hickey Memorial Chapels - Midlothian publish funeral prices?
Hickey Memorial Chapels - Midlothian has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (708) 385-4478 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Hickey Memorial Chapels - Midlothian located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hickey Memorial Chapels - Midlothian is located at 4201 W. 147th St in Midlothian, IL. You can reach the home at (708) 385-4478. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Hickey Memorial Chapels - Midlothian help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Hickey Memorial Chapels - Midlothian assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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.