Veteran services at Johnson and Sons Funeral Home
Johnson and Sons Funeral Home serves veteran families in Effingham, IL with military funeral planning. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. 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 veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Camp Butler National Cemetery in IL, about 72 miles from Johnson and Sons 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
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, so 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 and Sons 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 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 and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Illinois Funeral Directors Association
- · Family Owned & Operated
Specialties
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian (various denominations including Church of Christ, Lutheran, Methodist). 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.