Veteran services at Culley's MeadowWood Crematory
Culley's MeadowWood Crematory in Tallahassee, FL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home is a Level One Founding Community Partner for veteran's memorial services and offers specialized planning for veterans, including reserved veteran parking." On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, chapel, and reserved veteran parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,195 for basic burial and $2,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Reviewers give it 4.5 stars over 139 write-ups.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, and veterans planning. 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 flexible chapel space, chapel, reserved veteran parking, and gardens. 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.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Tallahassee National Cemetery in FL, approximately 5 miles from Culley's MeadowWood Crematory. Culley's MeadowWood Crematory can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Culley's MeadowWood Crematory holds a 4.5-star rating from 139 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Culley's MeadowWood Crematory is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Culley's MeadowWood Crematory publish funeral prices?
Culley's MeadowWood Crematory has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (850) 877-8191, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Culley's MeadowWood Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Culley's MeadowWood Crematory is located at 1737 Riggins Road in Tallahassee, FL. You can reach the home at (850) 877-8191. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Culley's MeadowWood Crematory offer veteran families?
Culley's MeadowWood Crematory provides cremation, burial, celebration of life, event planning, catered events, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Culley's MeadowWood Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home is a Level One Founding Community Partner for veteran's memorial services and offers specialized planning for veterans, including reserved veteran parking.
Which faith traditions does Culley's MeadowWood Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions families, among others.
How do families rate Culley's MeadowWood Crematory?
Culley's MeadowWood Crematory holds a 4.5-star rating across 139 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Culley's MeadowWood Crematory apart
- 100% Service Guarantee on all aspects of their service.
- On-site crematory with CANA-licensed operators and a "Custody of Care Guaranteed" program for meticulous handling of remains.
- Over 100 years of continuous service to families in Tallahassee and Leon County, Florida, since 1903.
- Extensive personalization options for services, including event planning, catered events, and video production.
- Reserved veteran parking and specialized veteran's memorial services as a Level One Founding Community Partner.
- Arrangements available remotely via phone or email, including electronic signature capabilities.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ritual Washing
- · Home Delivery Of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery Of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
Specializations
- · Cremation Services
- · Veteran's Memorial Service
- · Multicultural Funerals
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Protestant Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Culley's MeadowWood Crematory. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Great service. The hospice pastor gave an inspiring speech that was very touching. The music was nice and the video presentation was well done. I was very impressed with the selection of food especially the fried chicken. Thanks”
“I want to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional service provided by your team. Everyone was incredibly helpful, timely, and organized during a very difficult period. Your staff showed genuine understanding and compassion, ensuring that every detail was handled with care. I’m especially grateful for how accommodating you were with our cultural traditions and special requests. Your willingness to honor our needs made a meaningful difference and brought comfort to our family. Thank you for your professionalism, respect, and support throughout the entire process.”
“Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home not only honored my parents prepaid funeral from Ft. Lauderdale but were flexible in some changes we needed. This peace of mind helped us focus on our family during the loss of our beloved father. Thank you for your kindness.”
“Thanks to Shanna my mom’s funeral was made easier thanks to her. The funeral was held at Killearn Methodist Church and then graveside service. Everything went smoothly even placing the quilt I left with them to be placed on the casket. It was then returned to me. After the funeral I went back and the grave was raked and it looked like a designer plot. The flowers were placed on the grave and a few flowers that looked like they came off were prettily arranged at the head. Someone took the time to make it look lovely. I appreciate all the help Culleys gave me.”
“Culley's was wonderful in helping me make arrangements for my husband and for a memorial gathering to honor him. The funeral director, Wade Bodiford, walked me through what I needed to know and decide, and he was very responsive to my needs and questions. He made sure my son and I got exactly what we wanted and what we could afford. Wade and all the staff I met at Culley's were so kind and helpful at a difficult time.”
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.