Veteran services at Michalik Funeral Home
Veteran families in Chicago, IL can turn to Michalik Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Michalik Funeral Home offers specialized services for veterans, acknowledging their unique needs and contributions." On-site amenities include chapel and supervised parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,195 for basic burial and $2,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Michalik Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,695. That places direct cremation roughly 8% above the Illinois median ($2,495). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in IL, approximately 23 miles from Michalik Funeral Home. Michalik Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Illinois has approximately 1,192 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Michalik Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Michalik Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,695. 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 Michalik Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Michalik Funeral Home is located at 1056 West Chicago Ave. in Chicago, IL. You can reach the home at (312) 421-0936. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Michalik Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Michalik Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, markers and monuments, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Michalik Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Michalik Funeral Home offers specialized services for veterans, acknowledging their unique needs and contributions.
Which faith traditions does Michalik Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic families, among others.
What sets Michalik Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1929, spanning three generations of funeral directors.
- Central location near downtown Chicago with a dedicated chapel and supervised parking.
- Specialization in veteran services, green burial, and multicultural services.
- Extensive service area covering numerous Chicago neighborhoods and surrounding suburbs.
- Offers comprehensive pre-planning services to help families make arrangements in advance.
- Provides an online grief library with resources for various types of loss and age groups.
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Gold Coast Neighborhoods
- · Streeterville Neighborhoods
- · Old Town Neighborhoods
- · Goose Island Neighborhoods
- · River North Neighborhoods
- · River West Neighborhoods
- · West Loop Neighborhoods
- · Ukrainian Village Neighborhoods
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Roman Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Polish, Spanish.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.