Veteran services at Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home
Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home, located in Roanoke, IL, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "The funeral home provides assistance with veteran's benefits claims." 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 2 reviews averages 4.5 stars.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, and memorials & celebrations. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral 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 69 miles from Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home. Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home also accommodates Catholic traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.
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. Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,995. 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 Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home is located at 204 West Husseman Street in Roanoke, IL. You can reach the home at (309) 923-3651. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home provides burial services, cremation services, pet services, specialty services, memorials & celebrations, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home provides assistance with veteran's benefits claims.
Which faith traditions does Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Church of the Brethren, Lutheran (LCMS), Catholic, Apostolic Christian families, among others.
How do families rate Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home?
Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home holds a 4.5-star rating across 2 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home apart
- Offers comprehensive pet services.
- Provides three distinct cremation service types: Traditional Cremation, Memorial Gathering After Cremation, and Direct Cremation, allowing for varied preferences and budgets.
- Assists with estate settlements and navigating veteran's benefits and Social Security claims.
- Creates permanent online memorials for loved ones, allowing friends and family to build a lasting archive of photos and memories.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
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Cremation
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Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Methodist, Church of the Brethren, Lutheran (LCMS), Catholic, Apostolic Christian, Mennonite.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Kind, compassionate, and professional care in making arrangements. Excellent attention to detail.”
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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.