Veteran services at Johnson and Sons Funeral Home
Johnson and Sons Funeral Home serves veteran families in Effingham, IL with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Johnson Funeral Home provides services for U.S. Veterans, including facilitating military rites at burial, as demonstrated in past services." Published pricing lists $5,295 for basic burial and $2,725 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Camp Butler National Cemetery in IL, approximately 72 miles from Johnson and Sons Funeral Home. Johnson and Sons 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. Johnson and Sons Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Johnson and Sons Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Johnson and Sons Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (217) 342-2215, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Johnson and Sons Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Johnson and Sons Funeral Home is located at 1110 North 4Th Street in Effingham, IL. You can reach the home at (217) 342-2215. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Johnson and Sons Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Johnson and Sons Funeral Home provides pre-planning, funeral arrangements, memorial service, visitation, rosary, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Johnson and Sons Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Johnson Funeral Home provides services for U.S. Veterans, including facilitating military rites at burial, as demonstrated in past services.
Which faith traditions does Johnson and Sons Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian (various denominations including Church of Christ, Lutheran, Methodist) families, among others.
What sets Johnson and Sons Funeral Home apart
- Six generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1870, providing deep historical roots and continuity of service.
- Extensive online Griefwords library, curated by the Center for Loss and Life Transition and Dr. Alan Wolfelt, offering specialized resources for various grief situations, including support for children and teenagers.
- Emphasis on personalized care and pre-planning resources, including a 'Simple Planner' to help individuals articulate their final wishes.
- Dedicated staff including multiple family members in key roles (Owner, Manager, Care Coordinator, Marketing Director), ensuring a personal connection to the business's mission.
Military & veteran services offered
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Illinois Funeral Directors Association
- · Family Owned & Operated
Specializations
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Christian (various denominations including Church of Christ, Lutheran, Methodist). Languages spoken at the home: English.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.