Veteran services at The Daleiden Mortuary
Veteran families in Aurora, IL can turn to The Daleiden Mortuary for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,915 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring life and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at The Daleiden Mortuary: direct cremation from $4,500. That places direct cremation roughly 80% 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 Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, about 28 miles from The Daleiden Mortuary. 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 The Daleiden Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,500. 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 The Daleiden Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
The Daleiden Mortuary is located at 220 North Lake St. in Aurora, IL. You can reach the home at (630) 631-5500. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does The Daleiden Mortuary offer veteran families?
The Daleiden Mortuary provides planning ahead, honoring life, grief support resources, when a child dies, traditional funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does The Daleiden Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, The Daleiden Mortuary mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does The Daleiden Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets The Daleiden Mortuary apart
- Five generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1902.
- Facility designed to resemble a home rather than a commercial establishment, with significant renovations in 1993 and 2019.
- Specialized grief support resources, including dedicated assistance for child loss and a daily email message of comfort.
- On-staff Spanish Translator (Hugo Juarez) to assist Spanish-speaking families.
- Comprehensive veteran services, including benefit application assistance, military honors, and coordination with veterans' cemeteries.
- Historical community involvement, exemplified by the donation of their former High Street facility to St. Nicholas Church for use as a community center.
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Illinois Funeral Directors Association (IFDA)
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association (ICCFA)
Specialties
- · Grief Counseling
- · Child Loss Support
- · Spanish Translation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.