Veteran services at Laird Funeral Home PC
Laird Funeral Home PC in West Dundee, IL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include spacious chapel, welcoming reception area, and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,490 for basic burial and $1,675 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring veterans and cremation services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include spacious chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in IL, about 26 miles from Laird Funeral Home PC. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
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
Does Laird Funeral Home PC publish funeral prices?
Laird Funeral Home PC has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (847) 836-8770 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Laird Funeral Home PC located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Laird Funeral Home PC is located at 120 South 3Rd Street in West Dundee, IL. You can reach the home at (847) 836-8770. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Laird Funeral Home PC offer veteran families?
Laird Funeral Home PC provides service options, personalization, honoring veterans, monuments, funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Laird Funeral Home PC help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Laird Funeral Home PC mentions military funeral honors, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Laird Funeral Home PC accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Laird Funeral Home PC apart
- Operates as the largest privately owned, family-operated funeral service provider in the Fox Valley, covering an extensive region from Oswego north to Wisconsin.
- Offers four distinct locations across Elgin, West Dundee, and Algonquin, including the historic Wait Ross Allanson Funeral & Cremation Services.
- Provides comprehensive resources for families, including guidance on Illinois Crime Victims Compensation and IDHS Funeral Reimbursement.
- Specializes in personalization, encouraging families to integrate unique hobbies, activities, and interests into services.
- Offers a wide array of grief support tools, including daily emails of comfort, and external resources like GriefShare and The Compassionate Friends.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Cremation services
- · Traditional funerals
- · Memorial services
- · Graveside services
- · Personalization
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic.
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.