Veteran services at Woodlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park
Woodlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park serves veteran families in Forest Park, IL with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, multiple chapels, and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial services, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, private viewing before cremation, and military funeral honors. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel, multiple chapels, cremation niches, cremation gardens, and gardens.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in IL, about 24 miles from Woodlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park. 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 Woodlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park publish funeral prices?
Woodlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (250) 562-4881 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Woodlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Woodlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park is located at 7750 West Cermak Road in Forest Park, IL. You can reach the home at (250) 562-4881. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Woodlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park offer veteran families?
Woodlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park provides funeral services, cremation services, burial services, pre-planning, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Woodlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Woodlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Woodlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Christian (Protestant), Hispanic Traditions families, among others.
What sets Woodlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park apart
- On-site crematory, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
- 100-acre memorial park with diverse burial and cremation options.
- Flexible event spaces and multiple chapels for personalized services and receptions.
- Comprehensive catering services with diverse menu options.
- Specialized sections within the cemetery, including Showmen’s Rest and a Veterans Section.
- Ability to make arrangements remotely via phone or email.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Private Viewing Before Cremation
- · Home Delivery Of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery Of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Veterans Services
- · Celebration Of Life
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Christian (Protestant), Hispanic Traditions, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Black Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.