Miller Funeral Home - East Dubuque

Veteran services at Miller Funeral Home - East Dubuque

Miller Funeral Home - East Dubuque in East Dubuque, IL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,195 for basic burial and $2,470 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, graveside ceremonies, military honors, cremation options, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include on-site chapel.

The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, about 66 miles from Miller Funeral Home - East Dubuque. 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 sets Miller Funeral Home - East Dubuque apart

• Owner Bill Miller is a licensed embalmer and funeral director in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin, offering multi-state expertise.
• Bill Miller served as Jo Daviess County Coroner for twenty years, demonstrating extensive experience in the field.
• Staff member Allen Steinke is also a former funeral home owner and Jo Daviess County Coroner, adding to the team's depth of experience.
• The funeral home provides detailed guidance on personalizing services, including specific options for music, readings, symbols, and diverse memory-sharing methods like memory baskets, DVDs, letters, and display tables.
• Operates two locations: East Dubuque, IL, and Scales Mound, IL, extending their service reach within Jo Daviess County.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Catholic, 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.