Veteran services at Nichols Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Nichols Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services serves veteran families in Aledo, IL with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include formal chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,030 for basic burial and $2,675 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: personalized memorial services, cremation arrangements, memorial service, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include formal chapel.
Published pricing at Nichols Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services: direct cremation from $2,675. That places direct cremation roughly 7% 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 Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, about 25 miles from Nichols Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 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 Nichols Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,675. 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 Nichols Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Nichols Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services is located at 103 Southwest 3rd St. in Aledo, IL. You can reach the home at (309) 582-3440. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Nichols Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Nichols Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services provides personalized memorial services, funeral arrangements, cremation arrangements, traditional funeral, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Nichols Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Nichols Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Nichols Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Methodist, Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Nichols Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services apart
- Deeply rooted local history, operating from a significantly renovated historic building originally established in 1939 and reopened in 2005.
- Ownership by Jeff Nichols and Travis Anell, who have been involved with the business since its 2003 founding under William J. Bewley, ensuring continuity of service.
- Active community engagement through educational programs, charitable events, and memorial activities like Lunch & Learns and Holiday Memorials.
- Transparent pricing with service plans starting at $2,195, and a commitment to open conversations about costs.
- Staff expertise, including a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner and a Licensed Preplanning Specialist, offering guidance for both immediate and future needs.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Arrangements
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Illinois Funeral Directors Association
- · Iowa Funeral Directors Association
- · Funeral Ethics Association
- · Aledo Main Street
- · AMS Design Committee
Specialties
- · Veteran Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Methodist, Church of Christ.
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.