Veteran services at Paynic Home for Funerals
For veterans in East Alton, IL, Paynic Home for Funerals coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,000 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, graveside service, cremation services, and veteran's services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in MO, about 29 miles from Paynic Home for Funerals. 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
Does Paynic Home for Funerals publish funeral prices?
Paynic Home for Funerals has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (618) 259-5320 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Paynic Home for Funerals located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Paynic Home for Funerals is located at 618 East Airline Drive in East Alton, IL. You can reach the home at (618) 259-5320. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Paynic Home for Funerals offer veteran families?
Paynic Home for Funerals provides traditional funeral service, memorial service, graveside service, anatomical donation, cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Paynic Home for Funerals help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Paynic Home for Funerals mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Paynic Home for Funerals accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian families, among others.
What sets Paynic Home for Funerals apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1955, with a continuous presence in the community.
- Features an on-site crematory for cremation services.
- Accepts the transfer of prearrangements from other funeral homes, both in-state and out-of-state.
- Specializes in veteran's services, assisting with military honors, flags, headstones, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and cemetery arrangements.
- Offers extensive grief resources, including an online library with articles adapted from Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran's Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian.
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.