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Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home

107 West Sumner Street · Harvard, IL 60033

Call (815) 943-5400Website ↗

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Veterans Military Honors

Veteran Services

From the home's own description

“Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home provides Military Funeral Honors (MFH) for eligible veterans, which include the folding and presentation of the United States flag and the playing of Taps. The ceremony is performed by a funeral honors detail, with at least one member from the deceased veteran's Armed Force. They can also provide pallbearers if requested. Eligibility extends to active duty military, Selected Reserve members, and former military members who served under honorable conditions. The funeral home assists families in establishing veteran eligibility, primarily through DD Form 214, and provides resources for obtaining necessary documentation.”

Veteran services at Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home

Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home in Harvard, IL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and flag presentation. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,998 for basic burial and $2,650 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, burial, cremation, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include chapel.

Published pricing at Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,650. That places direct cremation roughly 6% 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 Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 33 miles from Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home. 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 Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,650. 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 Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home is located at 107 West Sumner Street in Harvard, IL. You can reach the home at (815) 943-5400. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home provides funeral services, memorial services, burial, cremation, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

In its own description of its veteran services, Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and flag presentation. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.

Which faith traditions does Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Catholic, Presbyterian families, among others.

What sets Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home apart

  • A continuous family legacy in funeral service since the 1890s, with current owner Michael D. Saunders representing the fourth generation.
  • Operating their own on-site crematory, ensuring continuous care for loved ones choosing cremation.
  • Providing a year of daily grief support messages via email to assist families in their bereavement process.
  • Active promotion and resources for the "Have The Talk of a Lifetime" program, encouraging meaningful family conversations for personalized memorialization.

Military and veteran services listed

★Memorial Services
★Veterans Services

Burial and cremation services

Burial

  • · Burial

Cremation

  • · Cremation
  • · Urn Store

On-site facilities

· Funeral Resource Center
· Preparation Room
· Two Car Garage
· Arrangement Office
· Chapel
· On-site Crematory

Affiliations and specialties

Industry affiliations

  • · Trinity Lutheran Church
  • · Harvard Moose Lodge
  • · Illinois Funeral Directors Association
  • · National Funeral Directors Association
  • · Harvard Rotary Club
  • · McHenry County Funeral Directors Association
  • · Mt. Auburn Cemetery

Specialties

  • · Veterans Funeral Honors

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Catholic, Presbyterian. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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.