Veteran services at Staab Funeral Homes
Staab Funeral Homes, located in Springfield, IL, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $3,750 for basic burial and $2,960 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, cremation, burial, military honors, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Staab Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $2,570. That places direct cremation roughly 3% 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 Camp Butler National Cemetery in IL, about 6 miles from Staab 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 Staab Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,570. 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 Staab Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Staab Funeral Homes is located at 1109 Sorth 5th St. in Springfield, IL. You can reach the home at (217) 528-6461. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Staab Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
Staab Funeral Homes provides funerals, memorial services, cremation, burial, personalization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Staab Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Staab Funeral Homes mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Staab Funeral Homes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Staab Funeral Homes apart
- Only founding family-owned provider in the Greater Springfield area.
- Historical recreation of the Abraham Lincoln Hearse, a centerpiece of the 2015 Lincoln Funeral Reenactment, built in part by combat veterans.
- Heroes In Honor™ program offering custom military headstones, flags, burial allowances, and financial contributions for honorably discharged veterans, police officers, firefighters, and their spouses.
- STAAB Adventures Program, a social activity program for those who have experienced a loss.
- Kids Good Grief Camp, a supportive and engaging camp for children who have experienced a loss.
- STAAB® Monument Co. offering custom-designed monuments crafted from granite sourced globally, including options for cremation monuments.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Heroes In Honor
- · Monument Services
- · Pet Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic.
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.