Veteran services at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home
Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, located in Marion, IL, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,505 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans services, and online memorial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Mound City National Cemetery in IL, about 45 miles from Mitchell-Hughes 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
Does Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (618) 997-5462 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home is located at 800 North Market St. in Marion, IL. You can reach the home at (618) 997-5462. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home apart
- Exclusive "Life Celebration" approach to memorialization.
- Licensed funeral director available 24 hours a day for immediate assistance.
- Personalized online memorials and tribute videos to honor loved ones.
- Integrated online platform for flower ordering and sharing service details.
- Comprehensive grief support, including a year of weekly grief messages.
- Extensive pre-planning services with online forms and checklists to document final wishes and alleviate family burden.
Military and veteran services listed
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Cremation
- · Cremation Services
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- · Life Celebration
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.