Veteran services at Fuller Metz Cremation and Funeral Services
For veterans in Cape Coral, FL, Fuller Metz Cremation and Funeral Services coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $6,390 for basic burial and $2,445 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, memorialization options, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include online memorial webpages.
Published pricing at Fuller Metz Cremation and Funeral Services: direct cremation from $2,445. That places direct cremation roughly 53% 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 Sarasota National Cemetery in FL, about 53 miles from Fuller Metz Cremation and Funeral Services. 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 Fuller Metz Cremation and Funeral Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,445. 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 Fuller Metz Cremation and Funeral Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Fuller Metz Cremation and Funeral Services is located at 3740 Del Prado Blvd. S in Cape Coral, FL. You can reach the home at (239) 542-3161. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Fuller Metz Cremation and Funeral Services offer veteran families?
Fuller Metz Cremation and Funeral Services provides cremation, traditional burial, memorialization options, immediate need services, pre-planning services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Fuller Metz Cremation and Funeral Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Fuller Metz Cremation and Funeral Services mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Fuller Metz Cremation and Funeral Services apart
- Customized Life Celebration Events tailored to individual wishes and stories
- On-site comfort dog, Harvey, trained through Wolfhounds Legacy, to provide solace to families
- Facilities equipped with video recording and webcasting for remote participation in services
- State-of-the-art online memorial webpages for loved ones
- Active staff involvement in numerous local community organizations and professional associations
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
- · Cape Coral Rotary Club
- · Cape Coral Jaycees
- · Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce
- · Florida Funeral Directors & Cemetery Association
- · Florida Emergency Mortuary Response Team
- · Wolfhounds Legacy
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Customized Life Celebration Events
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.