Veteran services at Neal Funeral Home
Neal Funeral Home, located in Louisville, IL, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial services, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Neal Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,895. That places direct cremation roughly 16% 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 Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in MO, about 80 miles from Neal 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 Neal Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,895. 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 Neal Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Neal Funeral Home is located at 825 Chestnut St. in Louisville, IL. You can reach the home at (618) 665-3100. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Neal Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Neal Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, personalization, burial services, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Neal Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Neal Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Neal Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Neal Funeral Home apart
- Long-standing history in the region since 1940, with continuous ownership transitions maintaining local ties.
- Multiple locations across Louisville, Kinmundy, and Flora, Illinois, providing broader accessibility.
- Specialized electronic sign for displaying upcoming services, noted as unique in the area.
- Dedicated Preplanning Specialist available for advance funeral arrangements.
- Expertise in Veterans' Burial Benefits, with a designated specialist on staff.
- Comprehensive resource provision, including guidance on Social Security benefits, Medicaid spend-down information, and Vital Ice.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Illinois Funeral Directors Association
- · Illinois Farm Bureau
Specialties
- · Preplanning Specialist
- · Veterans' Burial Benefits
- · Medicaid Spend Down Information
- · Social Security Benefits
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Lutheran.
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.