Veteran services at Travis Funeral Home, LLC
Veteran families in Riverdale, IL can turn to Travis Funeral Home, LLC for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Travis Funeral Home, LLC provides specialized veteran's services, assisting families with completing applications for all veteran benefits, including Military Honors, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and veteran memorial markers or headstones. They coordinate necessary documentation, confirm existing paid pre-plan funding benefits, and arrange with national or state veterans’ cemeteries. Services include professional funeral director and support staff, transfer of the deceased, professional care, cremation services, use of mortuary facilities for visitation or gathering, funeral or memorial ceremonies, use of automotive equipment, and an online interactive memorial website. Eligibility for benefits generally requires an honorable discharge from military service." Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,000 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Early reviews are positive, averaging 5.0 stars across 15.
Published pricing at Travis Funeral Home, LLC: direct cremation from $1,995. That places direct cremation roughly 20% 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 Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, approximately 31 miles from Travis Funeral Home, LLC. Travis Funeral Home, LLC can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Travis Funeral Home, LLC holds a 5.0-star rating from 15 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Travis Funeral Home, LLC is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Travis Funeral Home, LLC cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,995. 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 Travis Funeral Home, LLC located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Travis Funeral Home, LLC is located at 14338 South Indiana Avenue in Riverdale, IL. You can reach the home at (708) 849-2900. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Travis Funeral Home, LLC offer veteran families?
Travis Funeral Home, LLC provides funeral services, honoring life, planning ahead, funeral financing, video streaming, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Travis Funeral Home, LLC help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Travis Funeral Home, LLC provides specialized veteran's services, assisting families with completing applications for all veteran benefits, including Military Honors, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and veteran memorial markers or headstones. They coordinate necessary documentation, confirm existing paid pre-plan funding benefits, and arrange with national or state veterans’ cemeteries. Services include professional funeral director and support staff, transfer of the deceased, professional care, cremation services, use of mortuary facilities for visitation or gathering, funeral or memorial ceremonies, use of automotive equipment, and an online interactive memorial website. Eligibility for benefits generally requires an honorable discharge from military service.
How do families rate Travis Funeral Home, LLC?
Travis Funeral Home, LLC holds a 5.0-star rating across 15 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Travis Funeral Home, LLC apart
- Video streaming and recording of services for remote participation.
- Daily email affirmations for grief support (365-day program).
- Specialized veteran's services, including benefit application assistance and military honors coordination.
Military & veteran services offered
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran's Services
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Travis Funeral Home, LLC. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“My mother, Ardella Branch pre-planned most of her funeral arrangements years before her passing December 7, 2020. She picked many different funeral homes for her services, but in the end she said "Travis Funeral Home is the place I want!" She said the young man running that place has a kind soul and caring heart, his people will do a great job with my service. And he's my friend!. Mr. Travis honored ALL my mother's wishes leaving no stone unturned. Thank you Travis Funeral Home. Sincerely, Lisa Johnson The Branch/Johnson Family”
“Travis funeral home should be called Travis Family Funeral home because they treat you like family. I have had and known several families that have used their services and most recently my grandmother this weekend sad to say. I highly recommend them to anyone I can. They are affordable and trustworthy of keeping your beloved family member safe. Thank you John, Rhonda and the staff for all you do! I appreciate it!”
“Mr Travis was very kind helpful and knowledgeable about handling my mother's affairs and contacting insurance companies. His listening skills are awesome and his gentleness with family issues were beautiful. He was fair with pricing and attended to all famuly needs. At this time it's nice to have a decent and honorable funeral director. Beautiful setting for visitation and wake.”
“Losing a love one is so hard. Trying to make arrangements is also hard. Mr. & Mrs Travis were with my family every step of the way from start to finish. The service was done elegantly. We will definitely recommend others to Travis Funeral Home(Feb 2019).Curry Family”
“Mr. & Mrs. Travis made the loss of our Father in February 2013 and our Brother in November 2013 so much more tolerable as a result of their empathy and ease of going through the process of making funeral arrangements. I will continue to make them my first choice should the need arise for my family or any one looking for a funeral home recommendation. Thank you for your support during very painful times in my family. Vanessa Allen”
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.