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 its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. 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. It has a 4.8 rating from 16 reviews on Google.

The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, and memorial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

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). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.

The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Camp Butler National Cemetery in IL, about 54 miles from Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial 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.

Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home has a 4.8-star rating from 16 Google reviews.

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

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 and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: 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 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.