Veteran services at Neal Funeral Home
Neal Funeral Home, located in Louisville, IL, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "McGriff Funeral Homes provides specific Veterans Services and has a Veterans' Burial Benefits Specialist on staff to assist families with benefits and arrangements."
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, burial services, and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Neal Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,895. That places direct cremation roughly 16% above the Illinois median ($2,495). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in MO, approximately 80 miles from Neal Funeral Home. Neal Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Illinois has approximately 1,192 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Neal Funeral Home is among them.
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?
McGriff Funeral Homes provides specific Veterans Services and has a Veterans' Burial Benefits Specialist on staff to assist families with benefits and arrangements.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Illinois Funeral Directors Association
- · Illinois Farm Bureau
Specializations
- · Preplanning Specialist
- · Veterans' Burial Benefits
- · Medicaid Spend Down Information
- · Social Security Benefits
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Lutheran.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.