Veteran services at Lawrence Funeral Home
Lawrence Funeral Home serves veteran families in Chicago, IL with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $5,665 for basic burial and $3,190 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, and military & veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Lawrence Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,190. That places direct cremation roughly 28% 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 Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in IL, about 17 miles from Lawrence Funeral 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.
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 does a funeral at Lawrence Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,190. 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 Lawrence Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lawrence Funeral Home is located at 4800 North Austin Avenue in Chicago, IL. You can reach the home at (773) 736-2300. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lawrence Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Lawrence Funeral Home provides cremation, conventional funeral service, memorial service, private viewing/identification, military & veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lawrence Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Lawrence Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Lawrence Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic families, among others.
What sets Lawrence Funeral Home apart
- Specialized resources and articles for supporting grieving children and teenagers.
- Comprehensive guidance and arrangement of military and veteran services, including detailed benefit information and cemetery options.
- Emphasis on personalized cremation ceremonies and diverse memorialization choices, including various caskets, urns, and keepsakes.
- Staff with diverse professional backgrounds, including a funeral director pursuing a Master's in Thanatology and an administrator with extensive nursing experience.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Illinois Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Director Association
- · Cremation Association of North America
- · Funeral Director Services Association
Specialties
- · Grief Support for Children and Teenagers
- · Military & Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman 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.