Schreffler Funeral Homes

Veteran services at Schreffler Funeral Homes

Schreffler Funeral Homes in Kankakee, IL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Schreffler Funeral Homes provides dedicated support for veterans, including assistance with filing for veteran benefits through their Certified Advance Planning Counselor, Nancy Wheeler. Their website also features a specific 'Veteran Services' section under their resources." 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.

On-site facilities of note include kankakee chapel. 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 Schreffler Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $2,825. That places direct cremation roughly 13% 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 Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, approximately 22 miles from Schreffler Funeral Homes. Schreffler Funeral Homes 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. Schreffler Funeral Homes is among them.

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?

Schreffler Funeral Homes provides dedicated support for veterans, including assistance with filing for veteran benefits through their Certified Advance Planning Counselor, Nancy Wheeler. Their website also features a specific 'Veteran Services' section under their resources.

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 & veteran services offered

★Assistance with Veteran Benefits

On-site facilities

· Warm and Comfortable Offices

· Kankakee Chapel

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Illinois Funeral Directors Association
· Kankakee Chamber of Commerce
· Bradley Bourbonnais Chamber of Commerce
· Working Women’s Counsel
· Hundred Club of Kankakee County

Specializations

· Veteran services
· Cremation services
· Pre-planning services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Non-denominational. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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.