Veteran services at Norberg Memorial Home, Inc.
Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. in Princeton, IL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "The funeral home's 'Helpful Links' section includes a dedicated contact for 'Veterans' (1-855-245-0640), indicating assistance with veteran-related services." On-site amenities include memorial chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial services, burial services, and cremation 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 memorial 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.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, approximately 57 miles from Norberg Memorial Home, Inc.. Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. 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. Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. publish funeral prices?
Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (815) 875-2425, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. is located at 701 East Thompson St. in Princeton, IL. You can reach the home at (815) 875-2425. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. provides funeral services, memorial services, burial services, cremation services, monuments, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home's 'Helpful Links' section includes a dedicated contact for 'Veterans' (1-855-245-0640), indicating assistance with veteran-related services.
Which faith traditions does Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations (as they accommodate services varying by religious denomination) families, among others.
What sets Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. apart
- Emphasis on the value of ceremony for healing and acknowledging loss, regardless of burial or cremation choice.
- Owner/Funeral Director James D. Smallwood's personal story of overcoming alcoholism and his commitment to facilitating families during difficult times.
- Facility designed to be a unique, warm, and comfortable space, aiming to revolutionize the perception of funeral service.
- Provision of daily email affirmations for grief support.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran services
- · Cremation services
- · Burial services
- · Monuments
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian denominations (as they accommodate services varying by religious denomination).
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.