Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home

Veteran services at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home

Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home serves veteran families in Bloomington, IL with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home assists families in arranging veteran's burial services by completing the necessary paperwork to obtain military and burial benefits. These benefits can include a burial flag, a headstone or marker, burial in a national or state Veterans Administration cemetery, and a Presidential memorial certificate. The staff works to ensure that appropriate tribute is paid to veterans." On-site amenities include reception space, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,695 for basic burial and $3,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. A smaller but favorable set of 16 reviews averages 4.8 stars.

Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, and memorial services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home: direct cremation from $3,995. That places direct cremation roughly 60% above 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 Camp Butler National Cemetery in IL, approximately 54 miles from Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home holds a 4.8-star rating from 16 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. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home apart

• Pet Services, offering specific arrangements for beloved animal companions.
• Veteran Services, including assistance with military and burial benefits such as burial flags, headstones, and Presidential memorial certificates.
• Ash-Scattering Services, providing detailed guidance on regulations for scattering ashes on various types of property and at sea.
• AI Obituary Writer tool, allowing families to generate and customize obituaries with factual details and personal stories.
• Comprehensive Advanced Planning with an online, step-by-step form to record detailed end-of-life wishes.
• Estate Settlement guidance, explaining probate and the importance of legal preparation.

Military & veteran services offered

Burial & cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Non-denominational Christian.

What families have said

Dan Brady personally oversaw each funeral—he came to the home, attended church and burial, and coordinated arrangements with Stephanie French. Multiple families trusted them across generations.

How 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.