Veteran services at Beckman-Williamson Funeral Homes & Crematory - Cocoa Beach
Veteran families in Cocoa Beach, FL can turn to Beckman-Williamson Funeral Homes & Crematory - Cocoa Beach for honors and benefit coordination. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,365 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Beckman-Williamson Funeral Homes & Crematory - Cocoa Beach: direct cremation from $2,365. That places direct cremation roughly 48% 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 Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in FL, about 33 miles from Beckman-Williamson Funeral Homes & Crematory - Cocoa Beach. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Beckman-Williamson Funeral Homes & Crematory - Cocoa Beach lists these traditions and communities: Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 Beckman-Williamson Funeral Homes & Crematory - Cocoa Beach cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,365. 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 Beckman-Williamson Funeral Homes & Crematory - Cocoa Beach located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Beckman-Williamson Funeral Homes & Crematory - Cocoa Beach is located at 101 North Brevard Avenue in Cocoa Beach, FL. You can reach the home at (321) 784-0116. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Beckman-Williamson Funeral Homes & Crematory - Cocoa Beach offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Beckman-Williamson Funeral Homes & Crematory - Cocoa Beach starts at $2,365. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Beckman-Williamson Funeral Homes & Crematory - Cocoa Beach help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Beckman-Williamson Funeral Homes & Crematory - Cocoa Beach assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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.