Tarpon Springs VA Burial Benefits

Are you looking for Tarpon Springs VA burial benefits at a reputed Funeral Home? Holloway Funeral Home is part of the Veterans & Family Funeral and Memorial Care Memorial home provider network.We provide high quality burial and memorial services for veterans and their families. 

We have over 30 years of experience in coordinating details regarding VA Burial Benefits for veterans and their families. Tarpon Springs VA Burial Benefits are provided for all veterans and their family members. However, funeral (burial or cremation), transport or military honors DO NOT come in this category of Tarpon Springs VA Burial Benefits.

Cemeteries In Florida Used For These VA Burial Benefits

This free burial service is available for veterans deceased in active duty, wartime, or peacetime (training services not included) in all conditions except if dishonorably discharged. Spouses or dependents who predecease the veteran may also be eligible for the free burial benefits.

There are nine Florida National Cemeteries approved for availing of VA Burial Benefits. It is possible to avail of personalized services according to needs and budget. These cemeteries will accept either a casket or cremation remains (ashes). The cemeteries and their locations are:

1. Pensacola Bay - Barrancas National Cemetery
2. St. Petersburg - Pines National Cemetery
3. Mims -  Cape Canaveral National Cemetery 
4. Bushnell - Florida National Cemetery 
5. Jacksonville - Florida National Cemetery 
6. Sarasota - Florida National Cemetery 
7. Lake Worth - South Florida National Cemetery
8. St. Augustine - South Florida National Cemetery 
9. Tallahassee - South Florida National Cemetery

 These are conveniently located and you will find one near you. 

 What Happens In The Case Of A Private Cemetery?

 It is possible to opt for a private cemetery and still get some of the VA Burial Benefits. In the case of a private cemetery, the veteran will be entitled to a government headstone, marker or medallion. Additionally, a Presidential Memorial Certificate and a burial flag will be provided to the family at no extra cost.

 In the case of a private cemetery burial the VA Burial Benefits will not be applicable to spouses and dependents who predeceased the veteran.

 Tarpon Springs VA Burial Benefits – PrePaid Plans

 Those veterans who want to opt for a prepaid funeral plans can still work with Holloway Funeral Home. A pre-need determination of eligibility program can help decide about the eligibility fora memorial or burial under VA Burial benefits.  

Thanks to pre-planning and pre-paid plans, the deceased veteran’s wishes can be carried out. This relives the family membersor planning, decision-making at a highly emotional time.

 Holloway Funeral Home Knows How to Navigate Tarpon Springs VA Burial Benefits

 If you need further information about Tarpon Springs VA Burial Benefits and for eligible spouses and dependents, call Holloway Funeral Home now at 813-855-2439.  We have over 30 years’ experience helping veterans and their loved ones plan the services they want need during this trying time.