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 its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, memorial celebration, direct cremation, immediate burial, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, about 58 miles from Preston-Schilling Funeral Home Ltd. 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 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, so 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Preston-Schilling Funeral Home Ltd mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and 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
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Illinois Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran Owned & Operated
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian.
Branches of service mentioned
Preston-Schilling Funeral Home Ltd's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.