Newell Funeral Home

Veteran services at Newell Funeral Home

Newell Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, IL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Newell Funeral Home provides specific services and support for honoring veterans, acknowledging their sacrifices for the country. The funeral home is committed to assisting families with veteran-specific arrangements." Published pricing lists $4,445 for basic burial and $2,820 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Published pricing at Newell Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,820. That places direct cremation roughly 13% 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 71 miles from Newell Funeral Home. Newell Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Newell Funeral Home also accommodates Catholic traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.

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. Newell Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Newell Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,820. 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 Newell Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Newell Funeral Home is located at 601 South 42Nd Street in Mount Vernon, IL. You can reach the home at (618) 246-0100. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Newell Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Newell Funeral Home provides personalized services, veteran services, monuments, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Newell Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Newell Funeral Home provides specific services and support for honoring veterans, acknowledging their sacrifices for the country. The funeral home is committed to assisting families with veteran-specific arrangements.

Which faith traditions does Newell Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian (Central Christian Church), Baptist (First Baptist Church of Woodlawn, Little Grove Christian Church), Episcopal (Trinity Episcopal Church), Christian (Southwest Christian Church) families, among others.

What sets Newell Funeral Home apart

In-house Legacy Monuments service offering custom stone memorials, a wide selection of granite types, and laser etching for personalized designs.
Specialized support for veterans, including dedicated services.
Staff expertise in preneed arrangements and grief support, with a Master Certified Life Coach and Certified Thanatologist on staff.
Multilingual support with a staff member proficient in sign language for funeral services.
Long-standing family involvement and continuity of service since 1969, with the Hughey family still active in leadership.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veteran Services

On-site facilities

· Mount Vernon Location

· Waltonville Location

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· SSM Hospice
· Amy Center
· Woodlawn Community Foundation

Specializations

· Granite Monuments
· Laser Etching
· Custom Monument Shapes
· Cremation Monuments

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Christian (Central Christian Church), Baptist (First Baptist Church of Woodlawn, Little Grove Christian Church), Episcopal (Trinity Episcopal Church), Christian (Southwest Christian Church), Christian (West Long Prairie Christian Church). Languages spoken at the home: English, American Sign Language.

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.