Veteran services at Babione-Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center
Babione-Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center, located in Boca Raton, FL, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,345 for basic burial and $3,270 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans planning, and memorial keepsakes. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, addison chapel, mizner chapel, and gardens.
Published pricing at Babione-Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center: direct cremation from $2,195. That places direct cremation roughly 38% above 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 South Florida National Cemetery in FL, about 17 miles from Babione-Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center. 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 Babione-Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,195. 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 Babione-Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Babione-Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center is located at 1100 North Federal Hwy. in Boca Raton, FL. You can reach the home at (561) 395-8787. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Babione-Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center offer veteran families?
Babione-Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center provides funeral service video production, audio and video equipment, popular funeral music selections, police escort, arrangements by phone or email, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Babione-Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Babione-Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Babione-Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian traditions, Buddhist traditions, Catholic traditions, Hispanic traditions, Hindu traditions families, among others.
What sets Babione-Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center apart
- Personalized funeral and memorial options, including unique celebrations of life with specific themes and elements.
- On-site crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their care throughout the cremation process.
- Flexible event spaces, large-capacity chapels (Addison and Mizner Chapels), and a Celebration of Life Center designed for diverse gatherings.
- Comprehensive catering services with various menu options for receptions and events.
- Part of the Dignity Memorial® network, offering benefits of North America's largest network of funeral, cremation, and cemetery service providers.
- Extensive administrative support, including death certificate filing, permit securing, death insurance claims assistance, and Social Security survivors benefits information.
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Religious traditions served: Asian traditions, Buddhist traditions, Catholic traditions, Hispanic traditions, Hindu traditions, Muslim traditions, Christian (Protestant) traditions, Jewish traditions, Black traditions, Qingming Festival customs, Chung Yeung Festival customs, Día de los Muertos customs. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.