Veteran services at Strang Funeral Home of Antioch
Veteran families in Antioch, IL can turn to Strang Funeral Home of Antioch for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation. On-site amenities include south chapel, north chapel, and parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,615 for basic burial and $2,700 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include south chapel and north chapel.
Published pricing at Strang Funeral Home of Antioch: direct cremation from $2,880. That places direct cremation roughly 15% 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 Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 15 miles from Strang Funeral Home of Antioch. 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 Strang Funeral Home of Antioch cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,880. 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 Strang Funeral Home of Antioch located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Strang Funeral Home of Antioch is located at 1055 Main St. in Antioch, IL. You can reach the home at (847) 395-4000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Strang Funeral Home of Antioch offer veteran families?
Strang Funeral Home of Antioch provides pre-planning, burial, cremation, mausoleum entombment, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Strang Funeral Home of Antioch help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Strang Funeral Home of Antioch mentions flag presentation. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Strang Funeral Home of Antioch accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Strang Funeral Home of Antioch apart
- Over a century of continuous operation as a family-owned, independent funeral home since 1912.
- Licensed to provide funeral and cremation services in both Illinois and Wisconsin.
- Offers comprehensive online pre-planning and immediate arrangement options.
- Provides extensive grief support resources through the Griefwords Online Library.
- Assists with military burial services, including offering veteran burial flags.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Illinois Funeral Directors Association
- · Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Licensed in Illinois
- · Licensed in Wisconsin
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran. 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.