Veteran services at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel
For veterans in Pensacola, FL, Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, large reception area, and flexible chapel space, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,595 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, cemetery flower arrangement delivery, and private viewing before cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel, veterans cemetery section, flexible chapel space, reserved veteran parking, and cremation niches.
Published pricing at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel: direct cremation from $2,595. That places direct cremation roughly 63% 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 Barrancas National Cemetery Annex in FL, about 10 miles from Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel. 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 Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,595. 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 Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel is located at 3351 Scenic Highway 90E in Pensacola, FL. You can reach the home at (850) 432-7805. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel offer veteran families?
Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel provides funeral, cremation, burial, celebration of life, veterans planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Jewish (Kosher catering), Various (Multicultural services including ritual washing, incense burning) families, among others.
What sets Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel apart
- One of Florida's oldest continuously operating funeral homes, established in 1868.
- On-site 57-acre perpetual care Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery, offering diverse burial and cremation options including a Chapel of Peace Mausoleum and cremation gardens with a three-tiered water feature.
- Offers a dedicated life story coordinator for personalized services, gathering unique mementos for display.
- Specialization in multicultural funerals, including specific services like ritual washing, incense burning, Kosher catering, and Latin music selections.
- Comprehensive catering menus available for receptions, from light fare to full dinners.
- Wide range of personalized memorial keepsakes, such as Memory Glass orbs and fingerprint jewelry.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Private Viewing Before Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Latin Music Selections
- · Catholic Cemetery Section
- · Incense Burning
- · Ritual Washing
- · Kosher Catering
- · Spanish-Speaking Staff
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Jewish (Kosher catering), Various (Multicultural services including ritual washing, incense burning). Languages spoken at the home: 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.