Veteran services at Wilton Mortuary Inc
Wilton Mortuary Inc, located in Peoria, IL, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "The Wilton Mortuary assists with completing necessary paperwork to obtain military and burial benefits for veterans. These benefits can include a burial flag, a headstone or marker, burial in a national or state Veterans Administration cemetery, and a Presidential memorial certificate." On-site amenities include two chapels and expansive parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,650 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. What feedback exists is encouraging: 4.2 stars across 10 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, memorials & celebrations, and veteran services. 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 two chapels. 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.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Camp Butler National Cemetery in IL, approximately 61 miles from Wilton Mortuary Inc. Wilton Mortuary Inc can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Wilton Mortuary Inc holds a 4.2-star rating from 10 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Wilton Mortuary Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Wilton Mortuary Inc publish funeral prices?
Wilton Mortuary Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (309) 688-2454, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Wilton Mortuary Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wilton Mortuary Inc is located at 2101 North Knoxville Avenue in Peoria, IL. You can reach the home at (309) 688-2454. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wilton Mortuary Inc offer veteran families?
Wilton Mortuary Inc provides burial services, cremation services, specialty services, memorials & celebrations, pet services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wilton Mortuary Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The Wilton Mortuary assists with completing necessary paperwork to obtain military and burial benefits for veterans. These benefits can include a burial flag, a headstone or marker, burial in a national or state Veterans Administration cemetery, and a Presidential memorial certificate.
How do families rate Wilton Mortuary Inc?
Wilton Mortuary Inc holds a 4.2-star rating across 10 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Wilton Mortuary Inc apart
- Oldest family-owned mortuary in Peoria, established in 1884.
- Operated by the fourth generation of the Wilton family.
- Offers dedicated pet services.
- Provides detailed guidance and regulatory information for ash-scattering services.
- Assists veterans and their families in securing military and burial benefits.
- Offers a "365 Days of Healing" email series for ongoing grief support.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ash-Scattering Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Funeral services
- · Memorial services
- · Aftercare services
- · Pre-planning services
- · Cremation services
- · Burial services
- · Pet services
- · Veteran services
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Wilton Mortuary Inc. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“They have been absolutely excellent and totally professional. My son passed away at age 21. It was really difficult to deal with. We didn't have the money to properly have a funeral but they worked out a plan. We can pay him. Besides that, every service and every minute of what they did was excellent. I couldn't recommend if you ever in the situation or need a place to memorial acts a loved one. This would be the place I would recommend”
“Very professional and personal service. My family has been using Wilton's for 50 years or more. We were out of state at the time of the last death, and to no surprise Wilton's had everything taken care of with just one call. It's no wonder why they are Peoria's oldest and finest.”
“This one hits hard but at the same time I had no complaints. This was a personal family owned business and found out it no longer is. But, Tiffany is still there and has been for quite some time and that helped with the transition and family based connection. I appreciate everything and the last minute necklace urns that miss jessica helped us with. These ladies are amazing and so accommodating. I appreciate all of your help. Rachel hayden/morgan”
“They are the kindest and most helpful people you could ever choose for your loved ones. They have now helped me with the passing of my mom and dad. They are most helpful and show great empathy to their clients.”
“Jessica and team handled everything very professionally and with compassion for my mother's death. Our family have used Wilton for over 60 years, 4 generations.”
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.