Veteran services at Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home
Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home serves veteran families in Wilmette, IL with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, large-capacity chapel, and reception venue, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: personalized memorial celebrations, military honors burial, cremation, simple cremation, memorial keepsakes, and in-ground lawn burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include flexible chapel space, large-capacity chapel, scattering garden, and gardens.
Published pricing at Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,595. That places direct cremation roughly 84% 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 11 miles from Wm. H. Scott 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 Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,595. 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 Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home is located at 1100 Greenleaf Avenue in Wilmette, IL. You can reach the home at (847) 251-8200. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home provides celebration of life, personalized memorial celebrations, funeral service video production, catered events, traditional funeral, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions families, among others.
What sets Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home apart
- Personalized memorial celebrations inspired by individual stories, incorporating unique elements like hobbies or vocations.
- Professional catering services with diverse menu options and flexible reception spaces.
- Interfaith chapel welcoming all faith traditions, with a capacity for up to 250 guests.
- Comprehensive assistance with administrative details including death certificate filing, permit securing, death insurance claims, and Social Security survivors benefits information.
- Offers Russian language services.
- Provides a 24-hour Compassion Helpline for grief support.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · In-Ground Lawn Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Simple Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Interfaith Services
- · Russian Language Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Protestant Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Russian.
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.