Veteran services at Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home
Veteran families in Lansing, IL can turn to Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include reception area and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,790 for basic burial and $3,640 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: visitation and service all one day with cremation, direct cremation, full service with cremation, direct cremation with memorial service, and immediate burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,640. That places direct cremation roughly 46% 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 33 miles from Schroeder-Lauer 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 Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,640. 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 Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home is located at 3227 Ridge Rd. in Lansing, IL. You can reach the home at (708) 474-0024. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home provides visitation and service all one day with cremation, direct cremation, traditional funeral visitation and service, full service with cremation, visitation and service all one day, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian Reformed families, among others.
What sets Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1941, providing continuous service for over 80 years.
- Offers a 'home-like atmosphere' and 'warm, comforting facility' for families.
- Provides a diverse range of funeral and cremation packages, allowing for personalized services.
- Maintains a unique vehicle fleet, including a 1964 Cadillac Hearse/Ambulance.
- Offers extensive grief support resources, including access to the Griefwords Online Library.
- Facility is handicapped accessible.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Immediate Burial
Cremation
- · Visitation and Service All One Day with Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Full Service with Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Lansing Lions Club
Specialties
- · Grief counseling
- · Multicultural services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian Reformed.
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.