Veteran services at Jackson Funeral Home
Veteran families in Carbondale, IL can turn to Jackson Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $4,070 for basic burial and $1,980 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Jackson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,980. That places direct cremation roughly 21% below 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 Mound City National Cemetery in IL, about 43 miles from Jackson 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 Jackson Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,980. 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 Jackson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Jackson Funeral Home is located at 306 North Wall St. in Carbondale, IL. You can reach the home at (618) 457-6623. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Jackson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Jackson Funeral Home provides funeral service, burial, cremation, mausoleum entombment, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Jackson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Jackson Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Jackson Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Methodist, Baptist, Christian Reformed, Evangelical Free families, among others.
What sets Jackson Funeral Home apart
- Operates Memory Gardens of Rensselaer, a local cemetery established in 1961, featuring diverse burial options and a Christ Resurrection Columbarium from Italy.
- Manages Jackson Monuments, offering monument sales directly.
- Provides comprehensive online grief support, including 24/7 online counseling services, interactive videos, and a '365 Days of Grief Support' daily email affirmation program led by Dr. Virginia Simpson.
- Facility in Rensselaer is designed to be a distinct, warm, and comfortable space, aiming to offer a different experience of funeral service.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Oldest Black Funeral Home in Downstate Illinois
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Methodist, Baptist, Christian Reformed, Evangelical Free. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.