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 its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial services, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapels.
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). 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 Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, about 19 miles from Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
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- · Center for Loss and Life Transition
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- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic.
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.