Veteran services at Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Homes
For veterans in Nokomis, IL, Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Homes coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,950 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: memorial service, burial, and cremation. 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 39 miles from Stiehl-Dawson 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 Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Homes publish funeral prices?
Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Homes has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (217) 563-2313 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Homes is located at 200 East State Street in Nokomis, IL. You can reach the home at (217) 563-2313. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Homes provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Homes mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Homes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Homes apart
- Generations of family ownership and operation since 1958, with roots dating back to 1949.
- Two convenient locations in Nokomis and Witt, Illinois.
- Extensive grief support program, including a year of daily email messages and curated online resources.
- Specialized services for veterans, covering headstones, burial flags, and benefit assistance.
- Comprehensive pre-arrangement options and resources like 'Have The Talk of a Lifetime' to facilitate end-of-life planning discussions.
- Detailed guidance on funeral etiquette for attendees.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · The Funeral and Memorial Information Council
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Veterans Services
- · Pre-Arrangements
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist. 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.