Veteran services at Sullivan-Ellis Mortuary Ltd
Sullivan-Ellis Mortuary Ltd, located in East Moline, IL, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Sullivan-Ellis Mortuary offers comprehensive Veterans Services, including assistance with obtaining headstones and burial flags. They also help families navigate the process of filing for benefits with the Veterans Administration. Testimonials indicate they arrange military honors for services." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,495 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial service, burial, cremation, and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Sullivan-Ellis Mortuary Ltd: direct cremation from $2,240. That places direct cremation roughly 10% below the Illinois median ($2,495). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, approximately 5 miles from Sullivan-Ellis Mortuary Ltd. Sullivan-Ellis Mortuary Ltd can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Illinois has approximately 1,192 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Sullivan-Ellis Mortuary Ltd is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Sullivan-Ellis Mortuary Ltd cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,240. 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 Sullivan-Ellis Mortuary Ltd located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sullivan-Ellis Mortuary Ltd is located at 1902 3Rd Avenue in East Moline, IL. You can reach the home at (309) 755-5271. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sullivan-Ellis Mortuary Ltd offer veteran families?
Sullivan-Ellis Mortuary Ltd provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sullivan-Ellis Mortuary Ltd help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Sullivan-Ellis Mortuary offers comprehensive Veterans Services, including assistance with obtaining headstones and burial flags. They also help families navigate the process of filing for benefits with the Veterans Administration. Testimonials indicate they arrange military honors for services.
Which faith traditions does Sullivan-Ellis Mortuary Ltd accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Sullivan-Ellis Mortuary Ltd apart
- Over a century of operation, established in 1902.
- Offers a year of complimentary daily grief support messages via email.
- Provides a detailed online guide on funeral etiquette for attendees.
- Specializes in Veterans Services, assisting with headstones, burial flags, and benefit paperwork.
- Offers online pre-arrangement forms for planning services in advance.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.