Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory

Veteran services at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory

Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory serves veteran families in Urbana, IL with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory provides specialized services for veterans, including assistance with Veterans Overview, Veterans Headstones, and Veterans Burial Flags. They also assist with military rites and coordination for burial, as noted in testimonials." On-site amenities include chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,720 for basic burial and $3,300 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, graveside rites, memorial service, direct cremation, immediate burial, and veterans services. 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-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory: direct cremation from $3,250 and basic burial from $2,955. That places direct cremation roughly 30% 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 Danville National Cemetery in IL, approximately 32 miles from Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory. Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory 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-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,250, basic burial starts at $2,955. 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-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory is located at 1900 South Philo Rd. in Urbana, IL. You can reach the home at (217) 367-1122. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory offer veteran families?

Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory provides traditional services, cremation services, pre-planning, grief support, funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory provides specialized services for veterans, including assistance with Veterans Overview, Veterans Headstones, and Veterans Burial Flags. They also assist with military rites and coordination for burial, as noted in testimonials.

Which faith traditions does Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Christian (General) families, among others.

What sets Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory apart

One of the oldest funeral homes in the Champaign-Urbana area, established in 1875.
Believed to be the first funeral home in Central Illinois run exclusively as a funeral business.
Features an on-site crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their care throughout the cremation process.
Offers pre-planning information and guidance without obligation or fees.
Provides 24/7 phone availability for immediate assistance.
Staff includes licensed funeral directors who are also licensed cremationists and pre-need counselors.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

★Veterans Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Graveside Rites
· Immediate Burial

Cremation

· Cremation Services
· Direct Cremation

On-site facilities

· On-site Crematory

· Chapel

· Viewing Rooms

· Reception Hall

· Limousines

· Hearses

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· National Funeral Directors Association
· Illinois Funeral Directors Association
· Illinois Funeral Ethics Association
· Rotary
· Illinois Paint Horse Association
· Tribute Technology

Specializations

· Veterans Services
· Pre-Need Counseling

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Methodist, Christian (General). 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.