Veteran services at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, located in West Chicago, IL, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services offers dedicated services for veterans, including assistance with benefits and specialized arrangements." Published pricing lists $4,475 for basic burial and $1,850 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services: direct cremation from $1,850. That places direct cremation roughly 26% below 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 Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in IL, approximately 30 miles from Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services 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. Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,850. 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 Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services is located at 132 Fremont St. in West Chicago, IL. You can reach the home at (630) 231-0060. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services offers dedicated services for veterans, including assistance with benefits and specialized arrangements.
Which faith traditions does Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services apart
- Over 150 years of continuous operation, established in 1872.
- Four generations of original family ownership (Norris family) before current ownership.
- Historical significance, including housing the city's first elevator at a previous location.
- Extensive grief support program, including a year of daily grief support emails and specialized resources for children and teens.
- Comprehensive online memorial features, including tribute videos, flower ordering assistance, and service detail sharing.
- Virtual tour of the funeral home facilities available online.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Personalization
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.