Veteran services at Miller Funeral Home
For veterans in West Dundee, IL, Miller Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception areas, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $2,895 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $1,595. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services, cremation, memorial services, traditional burial, and annual holiday memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Miller Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,470. That places direct cremation roughly 1% 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 Camp Butler National Cemetery in IL, about 52 miles from Miller 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 Miller Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,470. 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 Miller Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Miller Funeral Home is located at 504 West Main Street in West Dundee, IL. You can reach the home at (847) 426-3436. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Miller Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Miller Funeral Home provides aquamation, veteran services, preplanning, grief support, pet aquamation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Miller Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Miller 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 Miller Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Episcopal, Congregational families, among others.
What sets Miller Funeral Home apart
- Locally and family-owned and operated by the Mullen family for over 72 years, emphasizing personalized service over corporate policies.
- Offers a wide range of cremation options, including green cremation and alkaline hydrolysis.
- Provides a home-like, warm, comfortable, and handicap-accessible facility with an on-site chapel, viewing rooms, and reception space.
- Offers 24/7 availability for immediate needs and comprehensive pre-planning services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Aquamation
- · Pet Aquamation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Tallapoosa Lions Club
- · Tallapoosa Historical Society
- · Haralson County Chamber of Commerce
Specialties
- · Human Aquamation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Episcopal, Congregational. 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.