Veteran services at Searby Funeral Homes
Searby Funeral Homes serves veteran families in Du Quoin, IL with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,755 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: graveside services and cremation services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Mound City National Cemetery in IL, about 63 miles from Searby 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
Does Searby Funeral Homes publish funeral prices?
Searby Funeral Homes has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (618) 542-2044 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Searby Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Searby Funeral Homes is located at 130 S Washington St in Du Quoin, IL. You can reach the home at (618) 542-2044. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Searby Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
Searby Funeral Homes provides traditional services, graveside services, cremation services, prearrangement services, after care program, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Searby Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Searby Funeral Homes mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Searby Funeral Homes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Catholic, Baptist, Presbyterian, Pentecostal families, among others.
What sets Searby Funeral Homes apart
- Operates two facilities in Du Quoin and Tamaroa, Illinois.
- Owner David H. Searby also owns Sunset Memorial Park, offering integrated funeral and cemetery services.
- Features a state-of-the-art casket selection and arrangement area at the Du Quoin facility.
- Offers extensive personalization options, including video tributes and a National Music System.
- Handles all administrative paperwork for VA, Insurance, UMWA, and Social Security benefits.
- Provides an aftercare program that includes delivering flowers, register books, and thank you cards to families.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Illinois Funeral Directors Association
- · Egyptian Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · VA Paperwork
- · Insurance Paperwork
- · UMWA Paperwork
- · Social Security Paperwork
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Catholic, Baptist, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, Lutheran, Church of Christ, Nazarene, Assembly of God, AME Zion, United Church of Christ. 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.