Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance | St. Clair County Veterans Assistance Commission

Provides financial assistance to honorably discharged veterans and their families who have lost a loved one pay for the funeral and/or the cremation. Individual who passed, must be have been a honorably discharged veteran or widow.

Date of Last Formal Update

10/07/2024

Data provided by

United Way of Greater St Louis 211

Physical Address

19 Public Square, Belleville, IL 62220

Hours

Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Application process

Call To Schedule An Appointment

Fee

No Fees

Required documents

- Form DD 214 indicating Honorable Discharge - Photo ID - Birth Certificate - Social Security Card - Death Certificate (In the case of a widow) - Proof of Income for last 30 days

Eligibility

- Age 21 years and older - Must be honorably discharged veteran or widow

Languages

English

Service area

Saint Clair County, IL

Agency info

ST CLAIR COUNTY VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

St. Clair County Veterans Assistance Commission (SCCVAC) is a county agency assisting veterans in several facets of life, including temporary financial assistance such as Utilities: Electric Assistance, Gas Assistance, Propane Assistance, Water Assistance, Sewer Assistance and Trash Assistance. ALSO KNOWN AS VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION, ST. CLAIR COUNTY SCCVAC