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Veteran Burial Benefits | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS (IDVA) - Survivor and Burial Assistance

1755 Lake Cook Road, Suite 1409, Deerfield, IL 60015

Eligibility

Residency of one year in Illinois prior to entering military service is required

Hours

Service Hours Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM By appointment only
847-948-6981

Voice - VSO Patrick Cornet

https://www2.illinois.gov/veterans/Pages/survivor-burial.aspx

Languages

None

Application process

Apply online or call to schedule appointment Documents Required: - No information has been provided by the Agency. Please call for details.

Fees

No fee

Service area

Lake County, IL

Description

Provides monetary compensation to survivors of military personnel killed in action and burial services. Includes the following: - Global War on Terrorism Survivors Compensation - Vietnam Veteran Survivors Compensation - Headstone or Grave Marker Reimbursement - Grave Registration - Indigent Veterans (provides burial for any honorably discharged indigent veterans and their families)

Date of Last Formal Update

07/11/2025

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Providing organization

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS IDVA

Organization that provides general and varied services to veterans and their families.