Veteran services at McCluskie-Miller Funeral Home
McCluskie-Miller Funeral Home, located in Herrin, IL, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $3,495 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Mound City National Cemetery in IL, about 50 miles from McCluskie-Miller 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
Does McCluskie-Miller Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
McCluskie-Miller Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (618) 942-2020 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is McCluskie-Miller Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McCluskie-Miller Funeral Home is located at 624 Indian Hill Drive in Herrin, IL. You can reach the home at (618) 942-2020. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McCluskie-Miller Funeral Home offer veteran families?
McCluskie-Miller Funeral Home provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McCluskie-Miller Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, McCluskie-Miller Funeral Home mentions flag presentation and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does McCluskie-Miller Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist families, among others.
What sets McCluskie-Miller Funeral Home apart
- Operates on a "Church and Chapel Funeral" concept, holding services at various community locations rather than a dedicated funeral home chapel.
- Focus on affordability and value due to lower overhead from not maintaining an extravagant chapel.
- Offers personalized funeral and cremation options tailored to individual preferences.
- Provides a year-long daily grief support email program.
- Specializes in Veterans Services, assisting with burial flags and benefit information.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
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Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Church and Chapel Funeral Concept
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.