Veteran services at Humes Funeral Home
Humes Funeral Home, located in Addison, IL, assists those who served and their families. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,915 for basic burial and $4,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, personalized memorial services, burial, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Humes Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,495. That places direct cremation roughly 80% 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 21 miles from Humes 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 Humes Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,495. 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 Humes Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Humes Funeral Home is located at 320 West Lake Street in Addison, IL. You can reach the home at (630) 628-8808. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Humes Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Humes Funeral Home provides pre-planned funeral services, pre-funded funeral services, traditional funerals, cremation services, personalized memorial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Humes Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Humes 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 Humes Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Ukrainian Orthodox families, among others.
What sets Humes Funeral Home apart
- Owned and operated by the Humes family, with John W. Humes, Jr. as funeral director for over 50 years.
- Celebrated 50 years of service in Addison in 2024.
- Offers a full range of pre-planned and pre-funded funeral services.
- Provides full-service cremation options, including ground interment, mausoleum entombment, and columbarium placement.
- Facilitates body donation through the Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois.
- Offers personalized memorial services with online memorials, tribute videos, and easy flower ordering.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Addison Fire Protection District (Former Commissioner, John W Humes, Jr.)
- · Americans of Italian Descent (Member, John W Humes, Jr.)
- · DuPage County Funeral Directors Association (Past President, John W Humes, Jr.)
- · Addison Rotary Club (Former Member, John W Humes, Jr.)
- · Illinois Funeral Directors Association (Past President, John W. "Chip" Humes, III)
- · Addison Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Past President, John W. "Chip" Humes, III)
- · DuPage County Funeral Directors Association (Past President, John W. "Chip" Humes, III)
- · Adventist GlenOaks Hospital Foundation Board of Directors (Past Treasurer, John W. "Chip" Humes, III)
Specialties
- · Full-Service Cremation Provider
- · Grief Support
- · Pre-Planning
- · Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois Assistance
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Ukrainian Orthodox. Languages spoken at the home: Spanish, Ukrainian.
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.