Veteran services at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home
Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home in Franklin Park, IL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel spaces, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel spaces.
Published pricing at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,300. That places direct cremation roughly 8% 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 Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in IL, about 19 miles from Sax-Tiedemann 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 Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,300. 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 Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home is located at 9568 Belmont Ave. in Franklin Park, IL. You can reach the home at (847) 678-1950. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Evangelical Covenant, Christian (various denominations, including those with Italian-speaking congregations) families, among others.
What sets Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home apart
- Four generations of continuous family ownership and operation.
- On-site crematory for direct cremation services.
- Certification through the Green Burial Council, offering green burial options.
- Provision of a year of daily grief support emails.
- Online memorial platform with tribute video creation and flower ordering.
- Specialized resources for children experiencing grief.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Children & Grief
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Evangelical Covenant, Christian (various denominations, including those with Italian-speaking congregations). Languages spoken at the home: English, Italian.
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.