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

Address

1755 Lake Cook Road
Suite 1409
Deerfield, IL 60015

(847) 948-6981

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

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

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)

Eligibility:

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

Languages:

None

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Apply online or call to schedule appointment

Documents Required:
- No information has been provided by the Agency. Please call for details.

Contacts

Program Contact Information

Primary Contact

Program Contact Information

(847) 986-4622

Phone Numbers

VSO Patrick Cornet

(847) 948-6981

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1755 Lake Cook Road
Suite 1409
Deerfield, IL 60015

Mailing

1755 Lake Cook Road
Suite 1409
Deerfield, IL 60015

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Date of Official Change:

July 11, 2025

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