Veteran services at Simons Mortuary
Veteran families in Peoria, IL can turn to Simons Mortuary for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring life, burials, cremation, veteran's services, and memorial websites. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Camp Butler National Cemetery in IL, about 59 miles from Simons Mortuary. 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 Simons Mortuary publish funeral prices?
Simons Mortuary has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (309) 674-2638 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Simons Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Simons Mortuary is located at 912 West John H Gwynn Jr Avenue in Peoria, IL. You can reach the home at (309) 674-2638. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Simons Mortuary offer veteran families?
Simons Mortuary provides honoring life, design a healing experience, funerals, burials, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Simons Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Simons Mortuary mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Simons Mortuary apart
- Emphasis on designing 'healing experiences' beyond traditional funeral logistics.
- Role as a community gathering place, hosting events like the annual Holiday Gala.
- Comprehensive digital memorialization options including live funeral webcasting, personalized tribute videos, and interactive memorial websites.
- Extensive online grief support resources, including interactive videos with an Executive Counseling Director and daily email affirmations.
- Specialized Veteran's Services, handling all details for securing veteran benefits.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burials
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran's Services
- · Grief Support
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.