Veteran services at Wenban Funeral Home
Veteran families in Lake Forest, IL can turn to Wenban Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On Google it averages 5.0 stars across 4 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, immediate burial, graveside service, cremation, and permanent memorialization. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include columbarium, cremation niches, cremation gardens, and urn garden.
Published pricing at Wenban Funeral Home: direct cremation from $6,045. That places direct cremation roughly 142% 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 Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in IL, about 3 miles from Wenban 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 Wenban Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $6,045. 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 Wenban Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wenban Funeral Home is located at 320 East Vine Ave. in Lake Forest, IL. You can reach the home at (847) 234-0022. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wenban Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Wenban Funeral Home provides personalization, pre-planning, grief support, funeral service, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wenban Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Wenban Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Wenban Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Episcopal, Lutheran, Baptist families, among others.
How do families rate Wenban Funeral Home?
Wenban Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating across 4 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Wenban Funeral Home apart
- Established in 1889, providing over 130 years of continuous service to Lake Forest and surrounding communities.
- Offers a comprehensive online pre-planning tool and a detailed pre-planning checklist covering all aspects of funeral and disposition arrangements.
- Provides extensive grief support resources, including daily email messages of comfort, and specific guidance for helping children cope with loss.
- Transparent package pricing for direct cremation, traditional burial, and traditional cremation services is available directly on their website.
- Assistance with out-of-town deaths and navigating legal and insurance paperwork.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Immediate Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
- · Interment
- · Final Interment
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Illinois Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Northeastern Illinois Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Traditional funerals
- · Memorial services
- · Burial services
- · Cremation services
- · Celebrant services
- · Veteran services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Episcopal, Lutheran, Baptist, Methodist, Non-Denominational Christian, Christian Science, Quaker.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Wenban Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“This funeral home exceeded our expectations. They were kind and very helpful with all of our arrangements. They went above and beyond to make a difficult time manageable.”
“In our darkest hour, Tim was a consummate professional and master of his craft. Thank you Tim. --Parker's dad”
“This is a very kind hearted and professional funeral home. I have been treated with nothing but respect and courtesy in my dealings with the staff.”
“Very kind hearted owners and employees who take great pride in bringing comfort to families in need.”
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.