Veteran services at Michalik Funeral Home
Veteran families in Chicago, IL can turn to Michalik Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. 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.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Michalik Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,695. That places direct cremation roughly 8% 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 Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in IL, about 23 miles from Michalik 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 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 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 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 and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · 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 and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Polish, Spanish.
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.