Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary

Veteran services at Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary

Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary serves veteran families in Elmhurst, IL with military funeral planning. In their own words: "The funeral home provides 'Veterans Information' as a resource for families, indicating support and guidance for veteran-specific arrangements." Published pricing lists $5,175 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 burial, cremation, and aqua cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Pedersen-Ryberg 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 Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in IL, approximately 22 miles from Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary. Pedersen-Ryberg 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. Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Pedersen-Ryberg 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 Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary is located at 435 North York St. in Elmhurst, IL. You can reach the home at (630) 834-1133. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary offer veteran families?

Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary provides burial, cremation, aqua cremation, pre-planning, funeral planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home provides 'Veterans Information' as a resource for families, indicating support and guidance for veteran-specific arrangements.

Which faith traditions does Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism families, among others.

What sets Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary apart

Aqua Cremation (alkaline hydrolysis) as an eco-friendly, flameless alternative to traditional cremation.
Online pre-arrangement options for funeral planning.
Staff members with leadership roles in professional organizations, such as the President and Past President of the Northeastern Illinois Funeral Directors Association.
Resources for eulogy and obituary writing, including an online obituary writer tool.
Updated facilities designed to create a warm and bright environment.

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation
· Aqua Cremation

On-site facilities

· Updated Rooms

· Warm Environment

· Bright Environment

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Reuland & Turnbough Funeral Directors of Lake Forest
· Ahlgrim Funeral Home
· Lake Forest Funeral Home
· Muzyka & Son Funeral Home
· U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home
· Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim Chapel

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Protestant, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Judaism (various sects), Islam (not for cremation).

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How 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.