Veteran services at Willwood Burial Park
Willwood Burial Park, located in Rockford, IL, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. On Google it averages 3.9 stars across 13 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, cemetery burial, veterans planning, securing burial permits, military funeral honors, and memorial keepsakes. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include gardens and cremation columbarium.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 63 miles from Willwood Burial Park. 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
Does Willwood Burial Park publish funeral prices?
Willwood Burial Park has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (815) 965-1111 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Willwood Burial Park located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Willwood Burial Park is located at 7000 West State Street in Rockford, IL. You can reach the home at (815) 965-1111. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Willwood Burial Park offer veteran families?
Willwood Burial Park provides cremation, traditional funeral, cemetery burial, celebration of life, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Willwood Burial Park help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Willwood Burial Park mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Willwood Burial Park accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
How do families rate Willwood Burial Park?
Willwood Burial Park holds a 3.9-star rating across 13 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Willwood Burial Park apart
- Over 100 years of operation as Willwood Burial Park, established in 1921.
- Operates a private crematory, ensuring continuous care for the deceased.
- Offers an "Advantage Low-Price Guarantee" and simplified, economical packages for various budgets.
- Specializes in veterans' services as a Level Four Founding Community Partner, including military funeral honors and community events.
- Provides comprehensive cemetery options on 80 acres, including gardens, mausoleums, and cremation columbaria.
- Offers flexible arrangement options, including planning by phone or email and mail delivery of ashes.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Securing Burial Permits
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Mail Delivery of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Affordable Services
- · Simplified Packages
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, French, Spanish.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Willwood Burial Park, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“Shoutout to the maintenance crew! I called and asked to have my grandfather's headstone raised up and cleaned off and they had it done three days later. Willwood has been very responsive to any requests I've made.”
“I've been visiting this property my whole life. It is beautiful and peaceful here.”
“Memorial Day, grass was long around graves. Side along Meridian Road was very unkempt. They need to do better.”
“I have many relatives here and visit about weekly. It appears there are workers there every day doing various duties. For some reason the garbage cans do not get emptied for weeks at a time. I go by a couple of them often and they have been full for the last 3 weeks.”
“I took Marsha here because she died with Steven-Johnson's syndrome on the ER floor and Dr. Sunshine helped but then we ran into Mr. Capgras and slapped me so, ONE STAR!! /Will Wood reference”
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.