Veteran services at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory
For veterans in Granite City, IL, Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: simple cremation and online memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $940. That places direct cremation roughly 62% below 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 Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in MO, about 20 miles from Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory. 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 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?
Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory 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 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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Simple Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Affordable Funeral And Cremation Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Protestant, Catholic, Eastern Orthodox. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.