Veteran services at Hultgren Funeral Home
Veteran families in Wheaton, IL can turn to Hultgren Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. Published pricing lists $3,480 for basic burial and $2,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Hultgren Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,695 and basic burial from $3,480. That places direct cremation roughly 8% 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 28 miles from Hultgren 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 Hultgren Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,695, basic burial starts at $3,480. 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 Hultgren Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hultgren Funeral Home is located at 304 North Main Street in Wheaton, IL. You can reach the home at (630) 668-0027. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hultgren Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Hultgren Funeral Home provides cremation, burial, pre_planning_services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hultgren Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Hultgren Funeral Home 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.
Which faith traditions does Hultgren Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (Protestant), Christian (Catholic), Christian (Anglican), Christian (Lutheran), Christian (Methodist) families, among others.
What sets Hultgren Funeral Home apart
- Serving one family at a time, guaranteeing personal attention and exclusive use of facilities.
- On-site crematory, ensuring loved ones never leave their care.
- Offering specialized eco-friendly options including green burial and flameless cremation (alkaline hydrolysis).
- Providing free live-streaming of services upon request.
- Having a Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC) on staff for advance funeral arrangements.
- Transparent pricing with downloadable price lists and a willingness to match competitors' prices.
Burial and cremation services
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Cremation
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (Protestant), Christian (Catholic), Christian (Anglican), Christian (Lutheran), Christian (Methodist), Christian (Presbyterian), Christian (Non-denominational). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
Branches of service mentioned
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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.