Veteran services at Atlantic Mortuary & Cremation Service
Veteran families in Rockledge, FL can turn to Atlantic Mortuary & Cremation Service for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include reception room and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,415 for basic burial and $820 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $1,235. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial services, prepaid cremation, memorial programs and stationery, cremation urns, and cremation remembrance jewelry. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Atlantic Mortuary & Cremation Service: direct cremation from $679. That places direct cremation roughly 57% below the Florida median ($1,595). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in FL, about 30 miles from Atlantic Mortuary & Cremation Service. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 1,014 funeral homes in Florida. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Atlantic Mortuary & Cremation Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $679. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Atlantic Mortuary & Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Atlantic Mortuary & Cremation Service is located at 117 Barton Ave. in Rockledge, FL. You can reach the home at (321) 636-0869. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Atlantic Mortuary & Cremation Service offer veteran families?
Atlantic Mortuary & Cremation Service provides cremation services, funeral services, memorial services, funeral preplanning, prepaid cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Atlantic Mortuary & Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Atlantic Mortuary & Cremation Service mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Atlantic Mortuary & Cremation Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, All faiths families, among others.
What sets Atlantic Mortuary & Cremation Service apart
- Clear communication with families regarding arrangements and processes.
- Hands-on assistance with required documentation.
- Transparent pricing with costs clearly explained from the outset.
- Specialization in veteran funeral services, including military honors.
- Offering unique death care alternatives such as memorial diamonds, memorial reefs, and Parting Stones.
- Providing online arrangement options for convenience.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Prepaid Cremation
- · Home Delivery Of Ashes
- · Priority Mail Of Ashes
- · Cremation Urns
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Ash Scattering
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Spanish-Speaking Staff
- · Veterans Tributes
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, All faiths.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.