Veteran services at Malone Funeral Home
Malone Funeral Home, located in Geneva, IL, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,095 for basic burial and $3,205 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, graveside services, direct cremation, and immediate burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Malone Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,205. 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 33 miles from Malone 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 Malone Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,205. 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 Malone Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Malone Funeral Home is located at 324 East State Street in Geneva, IL. You can reach the home at (630) 232-8233. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Malone Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Malone Funeral Home provides grief support, pre-planning, basic services of funeral director and staff, embalming, body preparation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Malone Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Malone Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Malone Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, Episcopal, United Methodist families, among others.
What sets Malone Funeral Home apart
- Operated by the Malone family for three generations since 1924, establishing a long-standing local presence.
- Specialization in assisting families with nursing home and public aid regulations for pre-paid funeral arrangements, offered without additional fees.
- Comprehensive online grief support resources, including a year-long daily email grief support program.
- Dedicated services for veterans, including assistance with headstones, burial flags, and benefit claims.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Services
- · Immediate Burial
Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Nursing Home/Public Aid Matters
- · Veterans Benefits
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, Episcopal, United Methodist, Non-denominational Christian.
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.