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 its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, veteran services, and memorialization. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
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). 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 Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, about 15 miles from O'Neil Funeral Home P.C. and Heritage Crematory. 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, O'Neil Funeral Home P.C. and Heritage Crematory mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Illinois Funeral Directors Association (IFDA)
Specialties
- · Will County Funeral Service
- · Family Owned and Operated
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic.
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.