Veteran services at Newell Funeral Home
Newell Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, IL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. 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). 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 71 miles from Newell 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.
Newell Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 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 assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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 and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · SSM Hospice
- · Amy Center
- · Woodlawn Community Foundation
Specialties
- · Granite Monuments
- · Laser Etching
- · Custom Monument Shapes
- · Cremation Monuments
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: 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.
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.