Veteran services at Wheelan-Pressly Family Of Funeral Homes
Wheelan-Pressly Family Of Funeral Homes in Milan, IL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory offers Military Funeral Honors, leveraging its longstanding relationship with the Rock Island Arsenal and various veterans' organizations to provide detailed service to veterans' families. They assist with arrangements for services, including burial at the National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal." On-site amenities include knox chapel and formal chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,095 for basic burial and $2,720 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, traditional burial, memorial services, veterans services, pet cremation, and pet memorial keepsakes. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include knox chapel and formal chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Wheelan-Pressly Family Of Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $2,720. That places direct cremation roughly 9% above 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 Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, approximately 15 miles from Wheelan-Pressly Family Of Funeral Homes. Wheelan-Pressly Family Of Funeral Homes can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Wheelan-Pressly Family Of Funeral Homes is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Wheelan-Pressly Family Of Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,720. 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 Wheelan-Pressly Family Of Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wheelan-Pressly Family Of Funeral Homes is located at 201 East 4th Ave. in Milan, IL. You can reach the home at (309) 756-5513. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wheelan-Pressly Family Of Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
Wheelan-Pressly Family Of Funeral Homes provides individualized funeral services, pre-planning, cremation, traditional burial, memorial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wheelan-Pressly Family Of Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory offers Military Funeral Honors, leveraging its longstanding relationship with the Rock Island Arsenal and various veterans' organizations to provide detailed service to veterans' families. They assist with arrangements for services, including burial at the National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal.
Which faith traditions does Wheelan-Pressly Family Of Funeral Homes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for United Church of Christ, Lutheran, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Wheelan-Pressly Family Of Funeral Homes apart
- On-site crematory located at the historic Knox Chapel in Rock Island.
- Webcasting services available at Rock Island and Milan locations for remote viewing, with recorded services provided.
- Specialization in Military Funeral Honors, supported by affiliation with the Rock Island Arsenal and veterans' organizations.
- Pet cremation services, including general and private cremation, memorial services, and keepsakes like paw print impressions.
- Historic Knox Chapel, a restored 19th-century building featuring a formal chapel with pews and stained glass, also available for weddings.
- Digital fingerprint impressions captured and stored for personalized jewelry and keepsakes.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Pet Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Rock Island Arsenal
Specializations
- · Webcasting Funeral Services
- · Pet Cremation
- · Pet Memorial Keepsakes
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: United Church of Christ, Lutheran, Catholic.
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.