Veteran services at Schreffler Funeral Homes
Schreffler Funeral Homes in Kankakee, IL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include kankakee chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,595 for basic burial and $2,825 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include kankakee chapel.
Published pricing at Schreffler Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $2,825. That places direct cremation roughly 13% 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 Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, about 22 miles from Schreffler Funeral Homes. 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 Schreffler Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,825. 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 Schreffler Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Schreffler Funeral Homes is located at 1900 West Court Street in Kankakee, IL. You can reach the home at (815) 932-2421. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Schreffler Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
Schreffler Funeral Homes provides funeral services, advanced funeral planning, online counseling services, group grief support, interactive grief videos, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Schreffler Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Schreffler Funeral Homes mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Schreffler Funeral Homes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Non-denominational families, among others.
What sets Schreffler Funeral Homes apart
- Comprehensive online grief support including 24/7 counseling services, group support, and interactive videos.
- Daily email affirmations program ('365 Days of Grief Support') for ongoing comfort and healing.
- Certified Advance Planning Counselor (Nancy Wheeler) who assists with filing for Social Security, insurance, and veteran benefits.
- Long-standing family ownership and operation since 1936, providing decades of service to the Kankakee area.
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Illinois Funeral Directors Association
- · Kankakee Chamber of Commerce
- · Bradley Bourbonnais Chamber of Commerce
- · Working Women’s Counsel
- · Hundred Club of Kankakee County
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Cremation services
- · Pre-planning services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Non-denominational. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.