Veteran services at O'Neil Funeral Home P.C. and Heritage Crematory
O'Neil Funeral Home P.C. and Heritage Crematory serves veteran families in Lockport, IL with military funeral planning. In their own words: "O'Neil Funeral Home's professional care experts guide families through the benefits and services available for their veteran loved ones." Published pricing lists $5,370 for basic burial and $2,345 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, veteran services, and memorialization. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at O'Neil Funeral Home P.C. and Heritage Crematory: direct cremation from $2,345. That places direct cremation roughly 6% 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 Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, approximately 15 miles from O'Neil Funeral Home P.C. and Heritage Crematory. O'Neil Funeral Home P.C. and Heritage Crematory 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. O'Neil Funeral Home P.C. and Heritage Crematory is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at O'Neil Funeral Home P.C. and Heritage Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,345. 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 O'Neil Funeral Home P.C. and Heritage Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
O'Neil Funeral Home P.C. and Heritage Crematory is located at 1105 East 9th St. in Lockport, IL. You can reach the home at (815) 838-5010. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does O'Neil Funeral Home P.C. and Heritage Crematory offer veteran families?
O'Neil Funeral Home P.C. and Heritage Crematory provides funeral service, cremation, veteran services, pre-need funding, memorialization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does O'Neil Funeral Home P.C. and Heritage Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
O'Neil Funeral Home's professional care experts guide families through the benefits and services available for their veteran loved ones.
Which faith traditions does O'Neil Funeral Home P.C. and Heritage Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets O'Neil Funeral Home P.C. and Heritage Crematory apart
- Four generations of family ownership and operation
- On-site crematory for direct cremation services
- Modern venue designed for life celebrations
- Staff includes a former Will County Coroner (Patrick K. O'Neil)
- Specialization in pre-need funding with licensed insurance producers
- Offers a therapy dog, Cece, for comfort
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Illinois Funeral Directors Association (IFDA)
Specializations
- · Will County Funeral Service
- · Family Owned and Operated
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic.
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.