Veteran services at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home
Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, located in Shelbyville, IL, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Howe & Yockey Funeral Homes offers specialized Veterans Services, stating a belief that there is no greater honor than serving those who have selflessly dedicated their lives to defend the country. They strive to reciprocate this service with utmost care and support." On-site amenities include chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,150 for basic burial and $3,010 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veterans services, burial, 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 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 Howe & Yockey Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,010. That places direct cremation roughly 21% 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 Howe & Yockey Funeral Home. Howe & Yockey 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. Howe & Yockey Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,010. 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 Howe & Yockey Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Howe & Yockey Funeral Home is located at 415 North Broadway in Shelbyville, IL. You can reach the home at (217) 774-3931. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Howe & Yockey Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Howe & Yockey Funeral Home provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, monuments, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Howe & Yockey Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Howe & Yockey Funeral Homes offers specialized Veterans Services, stating a belief that there is no greater honor than serving those who have selflessly dedicated their lives to defend the country. They strive to reciprocate this service with utmost care and support.
Which faith traditions does Howe & Yockey Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Church of God, Assembly of God families, among others.
What sets Howe & Yockey Funeral Home apart
- Generational family ownership and operation by the Yockey family.
- Operates two distinct funeral home locations in Shelbyville and Strasburg, Illinois.
- Dedicated specialization in Veterans Services, with a stated commitment to honoring military personnel.
- Comprehensive pre-planning options, including an online form and emphasis on easing family burden.
- Personalization services such as tribute videos, keepsakes, and live streaming for remote attendees.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral and Memorial Information Council (FAMIC)
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Church of God, Assembly of God, Church of the Nazarene, Lutheran.
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.