Renner & Sons Funeral

Veteran services at Renner & Sons Funeral

For veterans in Belleville, IL, Renner & Sons Funeral coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "The funeral home is affiliated with Hospice of Southern Illinois, which offers a Veterans Program." 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.

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

On-site facilities of note include chapel. 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 Renner & Sons Funeral: direct cremation from $2,650. That places direct cremation roughly 6% 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 Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in MO, approximately 17 miles from Renner & Sons Funeral. Renner & Sons Funeral 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. Renner & Sons Funeral is among them.

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?

The funeral home is affiliated with Hospice of Southern Illinois, which offers a Veterans Program.

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 & veteran services offered

★Entombment

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Non-Traditional Burial
· Limited Graveside Service
· Direct Burial

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Chapel

· Visitation Rooms

· Lounge

· Handicapped Accessible

Affiliations & specializations

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

Specializations

· Funeral services
· Cremation services
· Burial services
· Non-Traditional Burial
· Entombment
· Memorial Service
· Traditional Ship-out services
· Limited Graveside Service

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic. 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.