The cemetery is homeland for family memorials that are a sustaining source of comfort to the living.
A cemetery is a history of people; a perpetual record of yesterday and a sanctuary of peace and quiet today. A cemetery exists because every life is worth remembering - always.
As a convenience we have included a list of many of the local cemeteries in our area. Please contact Colonial Chapel to learn more about their services.
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Veterans Cemetery Elwood IL
Skyline Memorial Park
Monee IL
Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Tinley Park IL
Christ Lutheran Cemetery
Orland Park IL
Good Shepherd
Orland Park IL
Orland Memorial Park
Orland Park IL
St. Michael
Orland Park IL
Evergreen Cemetery
Evergreen Park IL
St. Mary
Evergreen Park IL
Fairmount-Willow Hills Memorial Park
Willow Springs IL
Mt. Glenwood
Willow Springs IL
Beverly
Chicago IL
Mt. Greenwood
Chicago IL
Mt. Hope
Chicago IL
Oak Hill
Chicago IL
St. Casimir
Chicago IL
Mt. Auburn
Stickney IL
Mt. Vernon
Lemont IL
Pleasant Hill
Frankfort IL
Chapel Hill Gardens South
Oak Lawn IL
Cedar Park
Calumet Park IL
Bethania
Justice IL
Resurrection
Justice IL
St. Gabriel
Oak forest IL
St. Benedict
Crestwood IL
St. Adalbert
Niles IL
Mt. Carmel
Hillside IL
Our Lady of Sorrows
Hillside IL
Queen of Heaven
Hillside IL
Holy Cross
Calumet City IL
Holy Sepulchre
Worth IL
Below, we have provided some answers to common questions about Social Security, including benefits and eligibility requirements. We hope that you find this information helpful. For additional information, you may visit the Social Security website at www.ssa.gov.
The following are points regarding Social Security so that benefits may be filed properly and payments can be made promptly:
Eligibility
The deceased worker must have credit for work covered by Social Security, ranging from 1.5 to 10 years depending on his or her age at death.
Who May Receive Monthly Benefits?
Lump-Sum Death Payment
A one-time payment of $255 is paid in addition to the monthly cash benefits described above. The lump-sum death payment (LSDP) is paid in the following priority order:
Applying for Benefits
You must apply in order to receive benefits. You may apply at any Social Security office, or if you wish, you may apply by telephone. Simply dial the toll-free number 1-800-772-1213 and the operator will schedule an appointment for you or arrange for the local Social Security office to take your claim by telephone.
Should you have any further questions about Social Security, please feel free to contact Colonial Chapel.
When a death occurs, the paperwork involved can be confusing and overwhelming. At Colonial Chapel, we will be happy to assist you in applying for any of the following Veterans Benefits:
Benefits are available to veterans discharged or separated from active duty under conditions (other than dishonorable) who have completed the required period of service, or U.S. Armed Forces members who die during active duty. Spouses and dependent children of eligible living and deceased veterans, and of current and deceased armed forces members, may also be eligible.
Note: The surviving spouse of an eligible veteran who remarried a non-veteran prior to October 31, 1990, and whose remarriage was terminated by death or divorce prior to or on that date is eligible for burial in a national cemetery. A surviving spouse of an eligible veteran who remarried a non-veteran prior to October 31, 1990, and whose remarriage was intact on or after that date, however, is not eligible for burial in a national cemetery. A surviving spouse who remarries a non-veteran after October 31, 1990, is not eligible for burial in a national cemetery.
United States Burial Flag
The United States Government provides an American flag to drape the casket of a veteran who was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. After the funeral service, the flag may be given to the next of kin or a close associate of the deceased.
Burial Grave in a National Cemetery
The United States Government provides free burial in a National Cemetery to all those who are eligible. This includes the gravesite, opening and closing of the grave, and perpetual care. Many national cemeteries have columbaria niches for the inurnment of cremated remains or special sections for burial of cremated remains, if cremation is chosen as the final form of disposition.
Headstones and Markers
The United States Government provides headstones and markers for the graves of veterans and eligible dependents anywhere in the world that are not already marked. Flat bronze, flat granite, flat marble, and upright marble types are available to mark the grave of a veteran or dependent in the style consistent with exiting monuments at the place of burial. Bronze niche markers are also available to mark columbaria in national cemeteries used for inurnment of cremated remains (some cemeteries charge for marker installation).
Burial at Sea
Burial at sea is not just a tradition that was practiced by the Navy of old. It is a means of final disposition of cremated and intact remains that is offered to and still utilized by active duty, retired, and honorable veterans of all branches of the United States military. Burial at sea services are performed while the vessel is on official maneuvers; consequently, it is impossible for the family to be present. The family is notified by the commanding officer of that vessel of the date, time, longitude, and latitude of the committal service.
Individuals eligible for this program are members of the uniformed services, veterans discharged under honorable conditions, United States civilian marine personnel of the Military Sealift Command, and dependents of members, retirees, and veterans of the uniformed services.
Please visit our local accommodations that we have provided for your convenience. You may wish to contact them directly to find out their rates and availability.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Georgios Banquets, Comfort Inn & Conference Centre more info
8800 W. 159th St. Orland Park IL 60462
Phone: 708-403-1100
Fax: 708-403-1105
Website: www.georgios.com
Contact: Joann
Located 1 1/2 miles west of Harlem on 159th St.
Baymont Inn & Suites Tinley Park more info
7255 W 183rd St Tinley Park IL 60477
Phone: 708-633-1200
Fax: 708-633-1444
Website: www.baymontinns.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ1018&propId=1018
Located 3 1/2 miles south on Harlem from Colonial Chapel, at the intersection of Interstate 80 & Harlem
Comfort Suites of Tinley Park
18400 Spring Creek Drive Tinley Park IL 60477
Phone: 708- 342-1425
Fax: 708-342-1710
Located just 3 1/2 Miles south on Harlem from Colonial Chapel. The intersection is Interstate 80 & Harlem Ave. (Next to the Cracker Barrel restaurant)
Hampton Inn of Tinley Park
18501 North Creek Dr. Tinley Park IL 60477
Phone: 708-633-0602
Fax: 708-633-1768
Website: hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=CHITPHX
Located just 3 1/2 Miles south on Harlem from Colonial Chapel. The intersection is Interstate 80 & Harlem Ave. (Next to the Cracker Barrel restaurant)
Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention center
18501 S. Halem Ave. Tinley Park IL 60477
Phone: 708-444-1100
Fax: 708-444-1104
Website: www.hiselect.com/chitinleypark
Email: sales@tphicc.com
Ask for their special bereavement rate. Located 3 1/2 miles south on Harlem from Colonial Chapel, at the intersection of Interstate 80 & Harlem
Wingate Inn Tinley Park
18421 N. Creek Drive Tinley Park IL 60477
Phone: 708-532-9300
Fax: 708-614-9222
Website: www.wingateinns.com/Wingate/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=07664&brandInfo=WG
Email: Tamiwingateinn@yahoo.com
Contact: Tami Roberson
COLONIAL CHAPEL Special Discount The Wingate Inn is located in a beautiful area with many excellent restaurants. We have a bereavement rates please call us. We look forward to serving you. This is an incredible saving! We can also host banquets up to 50 people. I look forward to talking to you soon! Located just 3 1/2 Miles south on Harlem from Colonial Chapel. The intersection is Interstate 80 & Harlem Ave. (Next to the Cracker Barrel restaurant)
Doubletree Hotel of Alsip
5000 W. 127th St. Alsip IL 60803
Phone: 708-371-7300
Fax: 708-597-8686
Website: doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/hotels/photo_gallery.jhtml?ctyhocn=CHIASDT
Ask for the bereavement rates.
Maurice Moore Memorials are highly qualified individuals to suit your needs. The selection of monuments that Maurice Moore offers receive great reviews from the local communities.
Maurice Moore Memorials
5960 W. 111th St. Chicago Ridge IL 60415
Phone: 708-636-6532
Vacha's Flowers & More
Vacha's has skilled arrangers that are highly qualified to suit your floral arrangement needs. The flower selections that Vacha's has created have received great reviews from the local community. Their sympathy arrangements are colorful and give you something wonderful to remember.
Phone: 708-687-6668
Website: www.vachasflorist.com
If you're looking for a relaxing setting for a meal or something on the run, Orland Park and Tinley Park restaurants offer just that. We have listed only some of the over 30 restaurants that are within one square mile of Colonial Chapel. We have conveniently provided you with addresses and phone numbers of some restaurants.
Ashford House
7959 159th St. Tinley Park IL 60477
Phone: 708-633-7600
Aurelio's Pizza
15901 S. Oak Park Ave. Tinley Park IL 60477
Phone: 708-429-4600
Website: www.aureliospizza.com
Cracker Barrel Restaurant
18531 N. Creek Dr. Tinley Park IL 60477
Phone: 708-614-8066
McDonald's
15920 Harlem Ave. Tinley Park IL 60477
Phone: 708-614-0843
Portillo's Hotdogs
15900 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park IL 60477
Phone: 708-444-1000
Rainbow Cone
15711 S. Harlem Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462
Steak 'N Shake
16110 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park IL 60477
Phone: 708-802-9372
Subway
16028 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park IL 60477
Phone: 708-614-0700
Chili's
15735 S. Harlem Ave. Orland Park IL 60462
Phone: 708-342-1626
Cooper's Hawk
15690 S. Harlem Avenue Orland Park IL 60462
Phone: 708-633-0200
Website: www.coopershawkwinery.com
Dunkin Donuts
15615 S. Harlem Ave. Orland Park IL 60462
Phone: 708-429-5533
Outback Steakhouse
15608 Harlem Ave. Orland Park IL 60462
Phone: 708-633-0900
Patio Restaurant of Orland Park
7830 W. 159th St. Orland Park IL 60462
Phone: 708-429-7575
White Castle
15801 S. Harlem Ave. Orland Park IL 60462
Phone: 708-532-3846
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