Veteran services at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home
Veteran families in Park Ridge, IL can turn to Ryan-Parke Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Ryan-Parke Funeral Home offers specialized services for military veterans, including assistance with veterans' headstones and burial flags. They emphasize honoring those who have served the country." On-site amenities include chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,985 for basic burial and $3,380 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, memorial services, 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 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 Ryan-Parke Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,380. That places direct cremation roughly 35% 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 Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in IL, approximately 12 miles from Ryan-Parke Funeral Home. Ryan-Parke Funeral Home 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. Ryan-Parke Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,380. 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 Ryan-Parke Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ryan-Parke Funeral Home is located at 120 Sorth Northwest Hwy. in Park Ridge, IL. You can reach the home at (847) 823-1171. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ryan-Parke Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Ryan-Parke Funeral Home provides traditional funerals, cremation, memorial services, out-of-town arrangements, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ryan-Parke Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Ryan-Parke Funeral Home offers specialized services for military veterans, including assistance with veterans' headstones and burial flags. They emphasize honoring those who have served the country.
Which faith traditions does Ryan-Parke Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Ryan-Parke Funeral Home apart
- Three generations of continuous Ryan family ownership and operation since 1936.
- Historic building in "Uptown" Park Ridge, which has undergone multiple expansions while retaining original architectural elements like the bungalow's fireplace.
- Established the area's first ambulance service in 1950, which operated for over 25 years.
- Central location in "Uptown" Park Ridge, two blocks south of Touhy Avenue and the historic Pickwick Theater.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
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On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran.
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.