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 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 $1,000 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. On Google it averages 5.0 stars across 15 reviews.
Published pricing at Travis Funeral Home, LLC: direct cremation from $1,995. That places direct cremation roughly 20% below 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 31 miles from Travis Funeral Home, LLC. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Travis Funeral Home, LLC has a 5.0-star rating from 15 Google reviews.
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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Travis Funeral Home, LLC mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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.
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What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Travis Funeral Home, LLC, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“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”
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.