Veteran services at Meiszner Funeral Home
Meiszner Funeral Home serves veteran families in Chicago, IL with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,850 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremations, memorial services, burials, veteran services, veteran headstones, and veteran burial flags. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Meiszner Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,050. That places direct cremation roughly 18% below 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 18 miles from Meiszner 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 Meiszner Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,050. 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 Meiszner Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Meiszner Funeral Home is located at 5624 West Irving Park Road in Chicago, IL. You can reach the home at (773) 736-9000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Meiszner Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Meiszner Funeral Home provides cremations, memorial services, traditional funeral, burials, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Meiszner Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Meiszner Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Meiszner Funeral Home apart
- Offers personalized services tailored to individual family wishes and requirements.
- Provides affordable options for cremations, memorials, traditional funerals, and burials.
- Specializes in comprehensive Veteran Services, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
- Offers pre-arrangement services that can be completed in the comfort of one's own home.
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate assistance.
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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.