Rafferty Funeral Home

Veteran services at Rafferty Funeral Home

Rafferty Funeral Home in Moline, IL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Rafferty Funeral Home offers comprehensive veteran services, including coordinating military funeral honors with flag presentation and Taps, assisting with Presidential Memorial Certificates, and helping families communicate with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to arrange for headstones or markers. Eligibility for military honors is verified by the veteran's DD-214 or discharge papers." On-site amenities include two large chapels, handicapped parking, and additional parking spaces, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,795 for basic burial and $3,130 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

On-site facilities of note include two large chapels. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Rafferty Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,130. That places direct cremation roughly 25% 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 Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, approximately 2 miles from Rafferty Funeral Home. Rafferty Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Rafferty Funeral Home also accommodates Catholic and Lgbtq Affirming traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.

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. Rafferty Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Rafferty Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,130. 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 Rafferty Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Rafferty Funeral Home is located at 2111 1St Street A in Moline, IL. You can reach the home at (309) 797-1900. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Rafferty Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Rafferty Funeral Home provides funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Rafferty Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Rafferty Funeral Home offers comprehensive veteran services, including coordinating military funeral honors with flag presentation and Taps, assisting with Presidential Memorial Certificates, and helping families communicate with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to arrange for headstones or markers. Eligibility for military honors is verified by the veteran's DD-214 or discharge papers.

Which faith traditions does Rafferty Funeral Home accommodate?

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

What sets Rafferty Funeral Home apart

Facility features two large chapels that can be combined to seat over 200 people.
Drive-through portico and ample parking with nearly 100 additional spaces.
Amenities include an inviting kitchen, a children's playroom, and a private patio.
Bible verse from the Book of Joshua etched in stone at the front entrance, reflecting their guiding principle.
Owner Kevin J. Rafferty has over 30 years of experience and extensive community involvement, including leadership roles in professional associations and local organizations.
Provides comprehensive veteran services, including coordinating military honors and assisting with VA benefits like Presidential Memorial Certificates and headstones.

On-site facilities

· Two Large Chapels

· Accessible Building

· Drive-Through Portico

· Handicapped Parking

· Additional Parking Spaces

· Inviting Kitchen

· Children's Playroom

· Private Patio

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Moline Rotary
· Alleman High School Hall of Fame Committee
· Catholic Order of Foresters Court 1691
· Knights of Columbus, Allouez Council, Rock Island
· Youth Service Bureau
· Moline Municipal Credit Union
· John Deere Classic
· National Funeral Directors Associations

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Unitarian. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.