Nelson Funeral Homes

Veteran services at Nelson Funeral Homes

Veteran families in Yorkville, IL can turn to Nelson Funeral Homes for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Nelson Funeral Home & Crematory offers dedicated Veterans Funeral Services. This includes assistance with obtaining veteran benefits, such as bronze plaques and headstones, as noted in testimonials. The funeral home also facilitates services for veterans, acknowledging their military service and affiliations." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,665 for basic burial and $3,790 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, burial services, and veteran services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Nelson Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $3,275. That places direct cremation roughly 31% 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 Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, approximately 29 miles from Nelson Funeral Homes. Nelson Funeral Homes 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. Nelson Funeral Homes is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Nelson Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,275. 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 Nelson Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Nelson Funeral Homes is located at 1617 North Bridge St. in Yorkville, IL. You can reach the home at (630) 553-7611. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Nelson Funeral Homes offer veteran families?

Nelson Funeral Homes provides funeral services, cremation services, burial services, veteran services, personalization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Nelson Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Nelson Funeral Home & Crematory offers dedicated Veterans Funeral Services. This includes assistance with obtaining veteran benefits, such as bronze plaques and headstones, as noted in testimonials. The funeral home also facilitates services for veterans, acknowledging their military service and affiliations.

Which faith traditions does Nelson Funeral Homes accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints families, among others.

What sets Nelson Funeral Homes apart

Specialized Veterans Funeral Services, including assistance with benefits and memorials.
Comprehensive online memorial platform for sharing obituaries, photos, and condolences.
Creation of personalized tribute videos from family photographs.
One year of free daily grief support emails for families.
Staff member (Brad Heugly) fluent in Spanish.
Flexibility in personalizing services, such as displaying a loved one's artwork during visitations.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veteran Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· On-site Crematory

· Chapel

· Welcoming Entryway

· Spacious Lounges

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Crematory
· Funeral Home

Specializations

· Veteran Services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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.

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How 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.