Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLC

Veteran services at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLC

Veteran families in Pekin, IL can turn to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLC for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include private viewing chapel, main chapel, and second chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,495 for basic burial and $1,985 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation planning, traditional burial, cremation, memorial services, veterans burials, and pet cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include private viewing chapel, urn and memorial display, main chapel, second chapel, and gardens.

Published pricing at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLC: direct cremation from $1,985. That places direct cremation roughly 20% 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 Camp Butler National Cemetery in IL, about 51 miles from Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLC. 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 sets Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLC apart

• Located in a historic 1868 mansion, once the residence of Pekin's founding father, Teis Smith, with ADA compliance and an elevator.
• Operates an on-site, state-of-the-art human crematory with a private viewing chapel and urn/memorial display.
• Features a dedicated pet crematory offering individual private cremation, 48-hour return, and complimentary services for service, police, and military dogs.
• Hosts an Annual Gathering of Remembrance in December for families served, including personalized candles and refreshments.
• As a Dignity Memorial provider, offers unique benefits like Relocation Protection, Lifetime Flexibility for pre-planned services, and a Purchase Protection Plan for cemetery property.
• Provides catering services for receptions held at their facilities.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Christian denominations, Jewish. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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.