Veteran services at Bevis Funeral Home
Veteran families in Tallahassee, FL can turn to Bevis Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $1,995 for basic burial and $1,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Bevis Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,990. That places direct cremation roughly 87% 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 Tallahassee National Cemetery in FL, about 8 miles from Bevis Funeral Home. 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 Bevis Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,990. 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 Bevis Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bevis Funeral Home is located at 200 John Knox Road in Tallahassee, FL. You can reach the home at (850) 385-2193. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bevis Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Bevis Funeral Home provides funerals, obituaries, pre-planning, grief support, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bevis Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bevis Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Bevis Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Presbyterian, Baptist, Southern Baptist, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Bevis Funeral Home apart
- Independent, family-owned business for over 60 years, now in its second generation of family leadership.
- Emphasis on creating "healing experiences" and celebrating life, rather than solely focusing on handling remains.
- Comprehensive services including an on-site crematory (North Florida Crematory) and a monument company (Capital Monuments).
- Staff members are deeply involved in various local community organizations, demonstrating strong local ties.
- Offers live stream funeral services for those unable to attend in person.
- Provides an online pre-planning tool to assist families in making arrangements in advance.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Independent Family Owned Funeral Home
- · North Florida Crematory
- · Capital Monuments
- · Big Bend Hospice Board of Directors
- · Big Bend Hospice Foundation
- · Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees
- · Tallahassee One Hundred Club
- · Tallahassee Lion’s Club
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Presbyterian, Baptist, Southern Baptist, Catholic. 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.