Schildknecht Funeral Home

Veteran services at Schildknecht Funeral Home

Veteran families in O'Fallon, IL can turn to Schildknecht Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Schildknecht Funeral Home offers dedicated services for honoring veterans, including guidance for military funerals and information on veteran benefits. Their website features articles on military funeral etiquette and honoring service. They also provide complimentary after-life care for police dogs and registered U.S. Service Dogs." Published pricing lists $5,510 for basic burial and $2,795 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, memorial services, honoring veterans, and pet cremation services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Schildknecht Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,795. That places direct cremation roughly 12% 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 Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in MO, approximately 22 miles from Schildknecht Funeral Home. Schildknecht 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. Schildknecht Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Schildknecht Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,795. 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 Schildknecht Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Schildknecht Funeral Home is located at 301 South Lincoln Ave. in O'Fallon, IL. You can reach the home at (618) 632-3713. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Schildknecht Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Schildknecht Funeral Home provides funeral services, burial services, cremation services, memorial services, celebration of life services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Schildknecht Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Schildknecht Funeral Home offers dedicated services for honoring veterans, including guidance for military funerals and information on veteran benefits. Their website features articles on military funeral etiquette and honoring service. They also provide complimentary after-life care for police dogs and registered U.S. Service Dogs.

Which faith traditions does Schildknecht Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Serves diverse religious needs families, among others.

What sets Schildknecht Funeral Home apart

Continuously family-owned and operated for three generations, now entering its fourth generation of family involvement.
On-site crematory for direct oversight of cremation services.
Specialized pet cremation services ("Devoted Friends Pet Cremation") with transparent pricing and resources for pet loss.
Strong community involvement and affiliations with local and national professional organizations.
Comprehensive pre-planning services, including online tools, guides, and secure prepayment options.
Offers personalized memorial products through "Cherished Memories."

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Services

★Honoring Veterans

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services

Cremation

· Cremation Services
· Pet Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· On-site Crematory

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· National Funeral Directors Association
· An Association of Metro East Family Owned and Operated Funeral Homes
· Cremation Association of North America
· O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce
· O'Fallon Rotary Noon Club
· Illinois Funeral Directors Association
· St. Clair County Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Pet Cremation
· Veterans Services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Serves diverse religious needs.

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.

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How 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.