Veteran services at Orr's Mortuary
Orr's Mortuary, located in Rock Island, IL, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Orr's Mortuary is veteran-owned and operated. They provide specific resources and information regarding veterans' headstones, burial flags, and an overview of veterans' services." On-site amenities include chapel of tones, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,900 for basic burial and $2,800 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, pre-need burial plan, burial, cremation services, memorial services, and veterans overview. 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 chapel of tones. 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.
Published pricing at Orr's Mortuary: direct cremation from $2,800. That places direct cremation roughly 12% above 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 Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, approximately 3 miles from Orr's Mortuary. Orr's Mortuary 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. Orr's Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Orr's Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,800. 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 Orr's Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Orr's Mortuary is located at 1326 4Th Avenue in Rock Island, IL. You can reach the home at (563) 323-3038. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Orr's Mortuary offer veteran families?
Orr's Mortuary provides cremation, pre-need burial plan, funeral services, burial, cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Orr's Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Orr's Mortuary is veteran-owned and operated. They provide specific resources and information regarding veterans' headstones, burial flags, and an overview of veterans' services.
Which faith traditions does Orr's Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Orr's Mortuary apart
- Veteran Owned and Operated
- Founded on Faith, Sincerely and Patience
- Offers a year of daily grief support emails
- Personalized service with a focus on individual family needs
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Pre-Need Burial Plan
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran Owned And Operated
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Methodist, 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.