Veteran services at McKeown-Dunn Funeral Home
Veteran families in Oswego, IL can turn to McKeown-Dunn Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include on_site_chapel, reception_space, and ample_parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,250 for basic burial and $2,885 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, direct_cremation, green_burial, ground_burial, and cemetery_services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on_site_chapel.
Published pricing at McKeown-Dunn Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,550. That places direct cremation roughly 2% 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 Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, about 23 miles from McKeown-Dunn 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 McKeown-Dunn Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,550. 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 McKeown-Dunn Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McKeown-Dunn Funeral Home is located at 210 South Madison St. in Oswego, IL. You can reach the home at (630) 554-3888. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McKeown-Dunn Funeral Home offer veteran families?
McKeown-Dunn Funeral Home provides cremation, burial, direct_cremation, pre_planning_services, repatriation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McKeown-Dunn Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
McKeown-Dunn Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does McKeown-Dunn Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets McKeown-Dunn Funeral Home apart
- On-site crematory for direct oversight of cremation services
- Extensive pre-planning resources, including online forms and detailed checklists, with options for prepayment into a trust fund
- Multiple service locations across Oswego, Sheridan, Newark, and Ottawa, IL
- Staff with diverse certifications, including Certified Cremationists, Certified Pre-planning Consultant, and Certified Celebrant
- Website content available with a Spanish language option
Military and veteran services listed
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
Branches of service mentioned
McKeown-Dunn Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.