Veteran services at Renner & Sons Funeral
For veterans in Belleville, IL, Renner & Sons Funeral coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,800 for basic burial and $2,650 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: non-traditional burial, cremation, memorial service, limited graveside service, and direct burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Renner & Sons Funeral: direct cremation from $2,650. That places direct cremation roughly 6% above 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 Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in MO, about 17 miles from Renner & Sons Funeral. 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 does a funeral at Renner & Sons Funeral cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,650. 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 Renner & Sons Funeral located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Renner & Sons Funeral is located at 120 North Illinois St. in Belleville, IL. You can reach the home at (618) 233-5400. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Renner & Sons Funeral offer veteran families?
Renner & Sons Funeral provides non-traditional burial, entombment, cremation, private family viewings, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Renner & Sons Funeral help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Renner & Sons Funeral assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Renner & Sons Funeral accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Renner & Sons Funeral apart
- A Renner family member handles all aspects of the funeral process, from initial notification to final disposition, including embalming and preparation.
- The firm operates three locations across Belleville, Freeburg, and Smithton, with a central preparation facility in Belleville.
- Extensive community involvement and affiliations with numerous local civic, religious, and professional organizations.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Non-Traditional Burial
- · Limited Graveside Service
- · Direct Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · St. Clair County Funeral Directors Assoc.
- · Belleville Rotary Club
- · Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce
- · Leadership Belleville
- · Belleville Downtown Optimists
- · Westside Optimist Club
- · St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Foundation
- · YMCA of Southwest Illinois
Specialties
- · Funeral services
- · Cremation services
- · Burial services
- · Non-Traditional Burial
- · Entombment
- · Memorial Service
- · Traditional Ship-out services
- · Limited Graveside Service
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. 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.