Veteran services at Hitzeman Funeral Home
Hitzeman Funeral Home in Brookfield, IL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel and parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,795 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial service options, burial, dna memorialization, green burials, and flameless cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Hitzeman Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,795. That places direct cremation roughly 12% 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 Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in IL, about 26 miles from Hitzeman 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 Hitzeman Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,795. 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 Hitzeman Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hitzeman Funeral Home is located at 9445 West 31st St. in Brookfield, IL. You can reach the home at (708) 485-2000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hitzeman Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Hitzeman Funeral Home provides traditional services, cremation services, memorial service options, burial, dna memorialization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hitzeman Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Hitzeman Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Hitzeman Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, United Church of Christ (UCC), Protestant families, among others.
What sets Hitzeman Funeral Home apart
- Five generations of continuous family ownership and operation.
- One of the few funeral homes in Illinois with a liquor license, offering a 'Celebration Package' with catering and adult beverages for visitations.
- Provides specialized DNA Memorialization & Testing services.
- Offers Green Burials and Flameless Cremation (Alkaline Hydrolysis) options.
- Extensive facility renovation completed in 2009, including a new lounge, expanded restrooms, and chapel.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Green Burials
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Flameless Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · LaGrange Park-Brookfield Lions Club International
- · Brookfield Chamber of Commerce
- · Cub Scout Troop # 90
- · Rotary International
- · Illinois State Historical Society
Specialties
- · DNA Memorialization
- · Green Burials
- · Flameless Cremation
- · Celebration Package
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, United Church of Christ (UCC), Protestant. Languages spoken at the home: Czech, French, German, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Spanish.
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.