Veteran Burial Benefits | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS - Survivor Burial Benefits
1755 Lake Cook Road, Suite 1409, Deerfield, IL 60015
Eligibility
Veterans and their family members
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
847-948-6981
Voice·
Alternate Program Phone
847-948-6983
Voice·
Primary Program Phone
Languages
None
Application process
Call for appointment
Documents Required:
Photo identification
DD214
Fees
No fee
Service area
Lake County, IL
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
04/17/2026
Data provided by
Lake County 211
What's Here
Providing organization
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS IDVA
Organization that provides general and varied services to veterans and their families.