Hultgren Funeral Home

Veteran services at Hultgren Funeral Home

Veteran families in Wheaton, IL can turn to Hultgren Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The funeral home has served families of U.S. Navy veterans, but no specific veteran-focused services or discounts are explicitly advertised." 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.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation and burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

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). 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 28 miles from Hultgren Funeral Home. Hultgren 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. Hultgren Funeral Home is among them.

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?

The funeral home has served families of U.S. Navy veterans, but no specific veteran-focused services or discounts are explicitly advertised.

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 & cremation services

Burial

· burial

Cremation

· cremation

On-site facilities

· on_site_crematory

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Crematory
· Funeral Home

Specializations

· veterans_military_honors

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: 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 supported

Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Hultgren Funeral Home has documented experience supporting the following branches:

Navy

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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.