Hitzeman Funeral Home

Veteran services at Hitzeman Funeral Home

Hitzeman Funeral Home in Brookfield, IL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Hitzeman Funeral Home assists families with contacting the Veterans Administration for death benefits and service options. Todd Hitzeman received a "Certificate of Appreciation" from the American Legion Robert E. Coulter, Jr. Post #1941." 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.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial service options, burial, dna memorialization, green burials, and flameless cremation. 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 Hitzeman Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,795. That places direct cremation roughly 12% 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 Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in IL, approximately 26 miles from Hitzeman Funeral Home. Hitzeman Funeral Home 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. Hitzeman Funeral Home is among them.

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?

Hitzeman Funeral Home assists families with contacting the Veterans Administration for death benefits and service options. Todd Hitzeman received a "Certificate of Appreciation" from the American Legion Robert E. Coulter, Jr. Post #1941.

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 & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service Options

★DNA Memorialization

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial
· Green Burials

Cremation

· Cremation Services
· Flameless Cremation

On-site facilities

· Lounge

· Expanded Restrooms

· Selection Room

· Chapel

· Parking Lot

· Alley Entrance

· Full Bar Accompaniment

· Catering

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· LaGrange Park-Brookfield Lions Club International
· Brookfield Chamber of Commerce
· Cub Scout Troop # 90
· Rotary International
· Illinois State Historical Society

Specializations

· DNA Memorialization
· Green Burials
· Flameless Cremation
· Celebration Package

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, United Church of Christ (UCC), Protestant. Languages spoken at the home: Czech, French, German, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Spanish.

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.

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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.