Veteran services at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory
For veterans in Granite City, IL, Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "While co-owner Steven K. Lundstrom served in the Illinois Army National Guard, the funeral home's website does not explicitly list specific veteran funeral or cremation services." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,495 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include simple cremation and online memorials. 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 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 Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $940. That places direct cremation roughly 62% below 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 Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in MO, approximately 20 miles from Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory. Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory 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. Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $940. 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 Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 3939 Lake Drive in Granite City, IL. You can reach the home at (618) 931-3939. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory offer veteran families?
Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory provides traditional funeral service, simple cremation, religious service, celebration of life, prearrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
While co-owner Steven K. Lundstrom served in the Illinois Army National Guard, the funeral home's website does not explicitly list specific veteran funeral or cremation services.
Which faith traditions does Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Protestant, Catholic, Eastern Orthodox families, among others.
What sets Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory apart
- Only funeral home in the Granite City area with an on-premises crematory, ensuring continuous care for the deceased.
- Strong emphasis on providing affordable funeral and cremation services.
- Family-owned and operated by licensed funeral directors Daniel P. Wojcikiewicz and Steven K. Lundstrom.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Simple Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Affordable Funeral And Cremation Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Protestant, Catholic, Eastern Orthodox. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory has documented experience supporting the following branches:
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.