Veteran services at Nelson Funeral Homes
Veteran families in Yorkville, IL can turn to Nelson Funeral Homes for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and government headstones. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial services, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Nelson Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $3,275. That places direct cremation roughly 31% 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 Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, about 29 miles from Nelson Funeral Homes. 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Nelson Funeral Homes mentions VA benefits paperwork and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
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- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.