Preston-Schilling Funeral Home Ltd

Veteran services at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home Ltd

For veterans in Dixon, IL, Preston-Schilling Funeral Home Ltd coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Preston-Schilling Funeral Home is veteran-owned and operated by Jesse Partington, who honorably served in the United States Air Force. They offer specialized "Honoring Veterans" services, reflecting values of honor, respect, and meticulous attention to detail ingrained in military service." Published pricing lists $4,900 for basic burial and $2,400 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include traditional burial, cremation, memorial celebration, direct cremation, immediate burial, and graveside service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, approximately 58 miles from Preston-Schilling Funeral Home Ltd. Preston-Schilling Funeral Home Ltd 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. Preston-Schilling Funeral Home Ltd is among them.

Frequently asked questions

Does Preston-Schilling Funeral Home Ltd publish funeral prices?

Preston-Schilling Funeral Home Ltd has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (815) 288-4469, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.

Where is Preston-Schilling Funeral Home Ltd located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Preston-Schilling Funeral Home Ltd is located at 213 Crawford Avenue in Dixon, IL. You can reach the home at (815) 288-4469. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Preston-Schilling Funeral Home Ltd offer veteran families?

Preston-Schilling Funeral Home Ltd provides traditional burial, cremation, memorial celebration, direct cremation, immediate burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Preston-Schilling Funeral Home Ltd help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Preston-Schilling Funeral Home is veteran-owned and operated by Jesse Partington, who honorably served in the United States Air Force. They offer specialized "Honoring Veterans" services, reflecting values of honor, respect, and meticulous attention to detail ingrained in military service.

Which faith traditions does Preston-Schilling Funeral Home Ltd accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian families, among others.

What sets Preston-Schilling Funeral Home Ltd apart

Veteran-owned and operated by Jesse Partington, a U.S. Air Force veteran, bringing a disciplined approach to service.
Offers a "Signature Farewell Experience" focused on creating deeply personalized and meaningful tributes.
Over a century of continuous operation, established in 1904, with a long history of local ownership.
Staff actively involved in local community organizations, including Dixon Kiwanis Club, Dixon Elk's Club, and Dixon Knights of Columbus.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Celebration

★Honoring Veterans

★Memorialization

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Traditional Burial
· Immediate Burial
· Graveside Service
· Committal Service

Cremation

· Cremation
· Direct Cremation
· Interment of Cremated Remains
· Scattering of Cremated Remains
· Multiple Urns for Cremated Remains

On-site facilities

· Funeral Home

· Waiting Room

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Illinois Funeral Directors Association
· National Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Veteran Owned & Operated

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Christian.

Branches of service supported

Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Preston-Schilling Funeral Home Ltd has documented experience supporting the following branches:

Air Force

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.

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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.