Veteran services at Wilson's Funeral Homes Ltd
Wilson's Funeral Homes Ltd serves veteran families in Steeleville, IL with military funeral planning. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,377 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: online memorials, burial, and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in MO, about 48 miles from Wilson's Funeral Homes Ltd. 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 Wilson's Funeral Homes Ltd publish funeral prices?
Wilson's Funeral Homes Ltd has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (618) 965-3312 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Wilson's Funeral Homes Ltd located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wilson's Funeral Homes Ltd is located at 509 West Illinois Street in Steeleville, IL. You can reach the home at (618) 965-3312. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wilson's Funeral Homes Ltd offer veteran families?
Wilson's Funeral Homes Ltd provides funeral services, pre-planning, online memorials, burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wilson's Funeral Homes Ltd help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Wilson's Funeral Homes Ltd assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Wilson's Funeral Homes Ltd accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Lutheran, Catholic, Pentecostal, Non-denominational Christian families, among others.
What sets Wilson's Funeral Homes Ltd apart
- Over 75 years of continuous family ownership and operation, spanning multiple generations of the Wilson family.
- Staff members hold significant leadership roles and active memberships in local community organizations, including the Ava Evergreen Cemetery Association, Alma Lodge A.F. & A.M. #497, Trico Lions Club, Jackson County Farm Bureau, and the Randolph County Coroner's office.
- Offers comprehensive online memorial services that include guest books, flower ordering, and donation capabilities, providing a digital space for remembrance.
- Provides extensive grief support resources through an online library curated with articles from noted grief expert Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- Specializes in pre-planning services that allow individuals to make arrangements in advance, potentially locking in today's costs and easing future burdens on families.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Egyptian Funeral Director's Association
- · IFDA
- · NFDA
- · Ava Evergreen Cemetery Association
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Lutheran, Catholic, Pentecostal, Non-denominational Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.