Veteran services at Mott & Henning Funeral Home
Mott & Henning Funeral Home, located in Athens, IL, assists those who served and their families. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,375 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 5.0 stars from 28 reviews.
Published pricing at Mott & Henning Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,375. That places direct cremation roughly 5% 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 12 miles from Mott & Henning 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.
Mott & Henning Funeral Home has a 5.0-star rating from 28 Google reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Mott & Henning Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,375. 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 Mott & Henning Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Mott & Henning Funeral Home is located at 206 North Main St. in Athens, IL. You can reach the home at (217) 636-8212. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Mott & Henning Funeral Home offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Mott & Henning Funeral Home starts at $2,375. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Mott & Henning Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Mott & Henning 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.
How do families rate Mott & Henning Funeral Home?
Mott & Henning Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating across 28 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Rich and Karla stayed connected with families long after funerals, checking in on their wellbeing. Multiple families returned across generations. They actively involved family members in planning, making sure everyone felt heard and supported.
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.