Veteran services at Rortvedt Funeral Services & Crematory
Rortvedt Funeral Services & Crematory, located in Tilton, IL, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,050 for basic burial and $1,325 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Rortvedt Funeral Services & Crematory: direct cremation from $1,325. That places direct cremation roughly 47% 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 Danville National Cemetery in IL, about 3 miles from Rortvedt Funeral Services & Crematory. 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 Rortvedt Funeral Services & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,325. 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 Rortvedt Funeral Services & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Rortvedt Funeral Services & Crematory is located at 3 South Hodge St. in Tilton, IL. You can reach the home at (217) 443-3534. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Rortvedt Funeral Services & Crematory offer veteran families?
Rortvedt Funeral Services & Crematory provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Rortvedt Funeral Services & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Rortvedt Funeral Services & Crematory mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Rortvedt Funeral Services & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Rortvedt Funeral Services & Crematory apart
- On-site crematory chapel for direct cremation services.
- Owner Michael D. Rortvedt's extensive involvement in disaster mortuary response teams (Federal Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team, Indiana Mortuary Emergency Response Team).
- Comprehensive grief support resources, including a year of daily email messages and links to various support organizations.
- Specialized services for veterans, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
- 24/7 availability for immediate support and arrangements.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Vermilion County Funeral Directors Association
- · Illinois Funeral Directors Association
- · Illinois Cemetery and Funeral Home Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- · Federal Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team
- · Indiana Mortuary Emergency Response Team
- · Knights of Columbus
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran. 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.