Veteran services at Caballero Rivero Woodlawn North
Veteran families in Miami, FL can turn to Caballero Rivero Woodlawn North for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Caballero Rivero Woodlawn North offers specific Veterans Planning services, features a dedicated Veterans Section within the cemetery, and assists with Military Funeral Honors. The grounds include a memorial plot provided to the American Legion for veterans without means to buy plots, and flags honoring unknown Cuban freedom fighters." On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,985 for basic burial and $1,620 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cemetery property resources, traditional burial, cremation, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, and military funeral honors. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include gardens, cremation garden, large-capacity chapel, cremation niches, and columbarium. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Caballero Rivero Woodlawn North: direct cremation from $1,620. That places direct cremation roughly 2% above the Florida median ($1,595). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is South Florida National Cemetery in FL, approximately 57 miles from Caballero Rivero Woodlawn North. Caballero Rivero Woodlawn North can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Florida has approximately 1,014 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Caballero Rivero Woodlawn North is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Caballero Rivero Woodlawn North cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,620. 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 Caballero Rivero Woodlawn North located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Caballero Rivero Woodlawn North is located at 3260 Southwest 8Th Street in Miami, FL. You can reach the home at (305) 445-5425. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Caballero Rivero Woodlawn North offer veteran families?
Caballero Rivero Woodlawn North provides pre-planning, grief support, cemetery property resources, obituary search, traditional burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Caballero Rivero Woodlawn North help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Caballero Rivero Woodlawn North offers specific Veterans Planning services, features a dedicated Veterans Section within the cemetery, and assists with Military Funeral Honors. The grounds include a memorial plot provided to the American Legion for veterans without means to buy plots, and flags honoring unknown Cuban freedom fighters.
Which faith traditions does Caballero Rivero Woodlawn North accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim families, among others.
What sets Caballero Rivero Woodlawn North apart
- Historic Gothic mausoleum, designed in 1926 by McDonald Lovell, featuring stained-glass windows and marble corridors.
- Designated bird sanctuary within the cemetery grounds.
- Extensive collection of rare tropical trees and beautiful foliage throughout the 66-acre property.
- Specialization in Hispanic funeral traditions and bilingual staff (English/Spanish).
- Unique historical memorials, including one for 1935 Labor Day hurricane survivors and flags for unknown Cuban freedom fighters.
- Offers a 100% service guarantee as part of the Dignity Memorial network.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Hispanic Funeral Traditions
- · Bilingual Services (English/Spanish)
- · Diverse Cultural & Religious Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Christian (Protestant). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.