Veteran services at Russo's Hillside Chapels
For veterans in Hillside, IL, Russo's Hillside Chapels coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,000 for basic burial and $2,900 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 Russo's Hillside Chapels: direct cremation from $2,900. That places direct cremation roughly 16% above 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 Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in IL, about 24 miles from Russo's Hillside Chapels. 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 Russo's Hillside Chapels cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,900. 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 Russo's Hillside Chapels located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Russo's Hillside Chapels is located at 4500 Roosevelt Road in Hillside, IL. You can reach the home at (708) 449-5300. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Russo's Hillside Chapels offer veteran families?
Russo's Hillside Chapels provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Russo's Hillside Chapels help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Russo's Hillside Chapels mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Russo's Hillside Chapels accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Russo's Hillside Chapels apart
- Specialization in COVID-19 FEMA Funeral Assistance
- Offers a virtual tour of the facility
- Provides a touch screen registry system for services
- Dedicated section for Veterans Services, including military tributes, headstones, and burial flags
- Offers a year of daily grief support messages via email
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · COVID-19 FEMA Funeral Assistance
- · Veterans Tributes
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist.
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.