Veteran services at Kassly Mortuary Ltd
Kassly Mortuary Ltd, located in Fairview Heights, IL, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Kassly Mortuary offers dedicated services for veterans, including assistance with headstones and burial flags. They also provide guidance on veterans' benefits." On-site amenities include extensive parking and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $1,995 for basic burial and $1,790 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. A modest 12 Google reviews give the firm a 4.8-star average.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, memorial services, burial, burial caskets, burial vaults, and memorial markers. 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 Kassly Mortuary Ltd: direct cremation from $2,395. That places direct cremation roughly 4% 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 Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in MO, approximately 16 miles from Kassly Mortuary Ltd. Kassly Mortuary Ltd can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Kassly Mortuary Ltd holds a 4.8-star rating from 12 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. Kassly Mortuary Ltd is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Kassly Mortuary Ltd cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,395. 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 Kassly Mortuary Ltd located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Kassly Mortuary Ltd is located at 9900 Saint Clair Avenue in Fairview Heights, IL. You can reach the home at (618) 398-1122. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Kassly Mortuary Ltd offer veteran families?
Kassly Mortuary Ltd provides cremation, memorial services, traditional funeral, burial, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Kassly Mortuary Ltd help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Kassly Mortuary offers dedicated services for veterans, including assistance with headstones and burial flags. They also provide guidance on veterans' benefits.
Which faith traditions does Kassly Mortuary Ltd accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Episcopal families, among others.
How do families rate Kassly Mortuary Ltd?
Kassly Mortuary Ltd holds a 4.8-star rating across 12 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Kassly Mortuary Ltd apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1906, spanning three generations.
- Fairview Heights facility features a wooded setting with three lakes and abundant wildlife.
- Offers a spacious lounge and a dedicated children's playroom.
- Provides extensive, well-lit, and handicap-accessible parking.
- Historically provided ambulance services, including specialized transport for premature infants.
- Offers comprehensive pre-arrangement services with licensed funeral directors.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Burial Caskets
- · Burial Vaults
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Urns
- · Urn Vaults
- · Cremation Caskets
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
- · Pre-Need Planning
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Kassly Mortuary Ltd. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Tonight the service you had for those of us that lost a love one was very touching and beautiful. I cannot thank you enough for being so caring when I was going through the worst time of my life losing George Chance. Your service is so exceptional and your staff is so thoughtful. Thank you for inviting me to these beautiful services. The holidays are hard for me and the message tonight about hope was really touching my heart.”
“My son passed out of state and after bringing him home with me I decided I wanted some of his ashes put into an urn necklace. I called them and they were very kind and accommodating. They had me bring everything in and did it for me. Wonderful people.”
“The staff of kassly funeral home are friendly, helpful, compassionate. They treat you like you are part of their family.. I cant say enough good things about all of them. Jim and Charlie are concerned and care about every person they serve..Thank you for helping us thru this difficult time and making things a little easier.”
“My 16 year old dog passed away the other day these guys were awesome! I called them up, as they are the ones that handled 2 funerals of people I knew, and they did everything they could to make my situation better. I wanted the dog cremated and brought back home with me and was worried about the cost and they cut the price in half making it much more affordable. They go above and beyond and truly take the time to understand a persons pain and are very sympathetic. These people are wonderful and I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you very much Kassly. A lot might say "Well its their job to be that way" and while that may be true these guys are on a different level. They dont treat you and your family member like just another payday they understand your situation and your pain and do everything they can to put your mind at ease.”
“Kassly Mortuary went above and beyond for our family when our 16 year old cat, Cowboy died. Even with a pet, they were all very professional, caring, and made a bad time for us easier. Cannot say enough good things about Kassly Mortuary.”
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.