Veteran services at Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Veteran families in Chicago, IL can turn to Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The funeral home offers comprehensive assistance with veteran benefits and services, guiding families through available resources, including burial at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery." On-site amenities include chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,995 for basic burial and $2,250 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, memorial services, and veteran 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 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 Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services: direct cremation from $1,920. That places direct cremation roughly 23% below 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 Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, approximately 19 miles from Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services 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. Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,920. 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 Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services is located at 5725 South Pulaski Rd. in Chicago, IL. You can reach the home at (773) 767-4730. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services provides traditional funeral, cremation, memorial services, pre-arranged funeral services, shipping capabilities, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home offers comprehensive assistance with veteran benefits and services, guiding families through available resources, including burial at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Which faith traditions does Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services apart
- Third-generation family-owned and operated since 1955, ensuring continuity of service.
- Newly expanded chapels and comfortable lounge areas designed for various service needs.
- Extensive grief support resources, including materials from Dr. Alan Wolfelt and the Center for Loss and Life Transition.
- Specialization in Veteran Services, guiding families through available benefits and resources.
- Commitment to personalized service, focusing on individual needs and making families feel like an extension of their own.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Center for Loss and Life Transition
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.