Veteran services at McCracken-Dean Funeral Home
McCracken-Dean Funeral Home, located in Pana, IL, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $6,495 for basic burial and $3,290 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burials and cremations. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at McCracken-Dean Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,290. That places direct cremation roughly 32% 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 Camp Butler National Cemetery in IL, about 40 miles from McCracken-Dean 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 McCracken-Dean Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,290. 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 McCracken-Dean Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McCracken-Dean Funeral Home is located at 308 East 2nd St. in Pana, IL. You can reach the home at (217) 562-2116. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McCracken-Dean Funeral Home offer veteran families?
McCracken-Dean Funeral Home provides events, gatherings, funerals, burials, cremations, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McCracken-Dean Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, McCracken-Dean Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does McCracken-Dean Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Christian, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets McCracken-Dean Funeral Home apart
- Part of the Calvert Memorial network, offering extensive resources across multiple locations.
- Offers a dedicated pet care center and crematory through the Calvert Memorial network.
- Facilitates personalized arrangements for diverse ceremonies and dispositions.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
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Cremation
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On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Pet Care
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Christian, Lutheran. 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.