Veteran services at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home
Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, located in Shelbyville, IL, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans services, burial, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,010. That places direct cremation roughly 21% 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 Camp Butler National Cemetery in IL, about 50 miles from Howe & Yockey 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Howe & Yockey Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral and Memorial Information Council (FAMIC)
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Church of God, Assembly of God, Church of the Nazarene, Lutheran.
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.