Veteran services at Justen's Round Lake Funeral Home
Veteran families in Round Lake, IL can turn to Justen's Round Lake Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Justen Funeral Homes offers specialized services for veterans." On-site amenities include chapel and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,895 for basic burial and $1,950 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. A modest 13 Google reviews give the firm a 4.8-star average.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, burial services, veteran services, and memorial funding. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Justen's Round Lake Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,950. That places direct cremation roughly 22% below 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 18 miles from Justen's Round Lake Funeral Home. Justen's Round Lake Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Justen's Round Lake Funeral Home holds a 4.8-star rating from 13 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Justen's Round Lake Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Justen's Round Lake Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,950. 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 Justen's Round Lake Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Justen's Round Lake Funeral Home is located at 222 North Rosedale Court in Round Lake, IL. You can reach the home at (847) 546-3300. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Justen's Round Lake Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Justen's Round Lake Funeral Home provides life celebration, funeral services, cremation services, burial services, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Justen's Round Lake Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Justen Funeral Homes offers specialized services for veterans.
How do families rate Justen's Round Lake Funeral Home?
Justen's Round Lake Funeral Home holds a 4.8-star rating across 13 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Justen's Round Lake Funeral Home apart
- Five generations of family ownership and operation since 1882
- Specialization in "Life Celebration" personalized tributes
- On-site crematory at their main McHenry location, serving all facilities
- Focus on community ties over corporate directives
- Accommodates gatherings of various sizes with accessible facilities
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Life Celebration Home
- · Life Celebration
Religious traditions & languages
Languages spoken at the home: Spanish.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Justen's Round Lake Funeral Home. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Recently had to have and plan a memorial service for my dad. Since we weren’t doing a traditional funeral we were unsure what that would look like. Michelle was nothing but helpful through it all. She took SO many notes during our meeting and really heard our wishes out and how we spoke about my dad and tailored our celebration of his life exactly who my dad was. Sometimes these things feel so forced but yesterday was nothing short of comfort and for that we have to thank Michelle because she made sure my dad was represented in every corner of the room. Rob the night of was beyond helpful as well with providing us with whatever was needed, especially last minute. We are very grateful for what Justen’s did for me and my family through this hard time.”
“Very compassionate and helpful in regards to planning service and options for loved one. Went above and beyond what was expected Thank you for your help, The Krueger Family”
“My father recently passed away at home. The staff who came to the house were so compassionate and respectful. As we made the preparations, Robert was very kind and helpful. The whole staff helped us with the details and everything involved in a funeral. We appreciated all the new innovations they have added since our mother passed. A huge thank you to Justin’s for helping us get through this difficult time.”
“We are so grateful for the staff at Justen's. They helped us create a personalized celebration of life that truly matched who Dad was. The updated building is spacious and the day (from my perspective) went off without a hitch, which was one stressor off our shoulders so we could focus on family and loved ones.”
“Absolutely amazing experience. The people there, especially Rob, were kind, professional and helpful. The personalization they did was incredible, I did not expect it. They provided a personalized guestbook, cards and adorable puzzle pieces. They made a blanket with his pictures that I will treasure forever. Remarkable people doing a remarkable job.”
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.