Veteran services at Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home
Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home serves veteran families in Neoga, IL with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $5,375 for basic burial and $3,210 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 4.4 rating from 5 reviews on Google.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, burial, cremation, burial vaults, and memorial markers. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,850. That places direct cremation roughly 14% 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 69 miles from Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home. 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 Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,850. 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 Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home is located at 520 Oak Avenue in Neoga, IL. You can reach the home at (217) 895-2214. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home provides funeral services, memorial services, burial, cremation, send flowers, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic, Christian, Cumberland Presbyterian, Free Methodist families, among others.
How do families rate Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home?
Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home holds a 4.4-star rating across 5 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1894, providing over a century of service to the community.
- Their tagline, "Your loved one never leaves our care," reflects a commitment to continuous oversight.
- Offers detailed guidance on funeral etiquette and resources for discussing loss with children.
- Promotes "Have The Talk of a Lifetime" program to encourage meaningful family conversations about end-of-life wishes.
- Utilizes local florists for all sympathy flower orders, ensuring community support and timely delivery.
- Provides comprehensive veteran services, including coordination with military honors organizations.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Burial Vaults
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Urns
- · Urn Vaults
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Catholic, Christian, Cumberland Presbyterian, Free Methodist, Lutheran, Methodist, Pentecostal, Presbyterian. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
What families have said
Brothers Tim and Bill O'Dell bring personal touches to their work—Bill remembers long-time community members, and families return generation after generation. Their respectful handling has earned multi-decade loyalty.
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.