Veteran services at Gulf Coast Cremations - Sarasota
For veterans in Sarasota, FL, Gulf Coast Cremations - Sarasota coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel with flexible seating, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,595 for basic burial and $1,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include chapel with flexible seating.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Sarasota National Cemetery in FL, about 14 miles from Gulf Coast Cremations - Sarasota. 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
Does Gulf Coast Cremations - Sarasota publish funeral prices?
Gulf Coast Cremations - Sarasota has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (941) 360-3900 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Gulf Coast Cremations - Sarasota located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gulf Coast Cremations - Sarasota is located at 4123 North Lockwood Ridge Road in Sarasota, FL. You can reach the home at (941) 360-3900. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Gulf Coast Cremations - Sarasota help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Gulf Coast Cremations - Sarasota mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Gulf Coast Cremations - Sarasota accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Jewish families, among others.
What sets Gulf Coast Cremations - Sarasota apart
- On-site crematory with a security trust tracking system for peace of mind.
- Offers a range of services from direct cremation to traditional burial and personalized celebrations of life.
- Provides comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with benefits and arrangements at Sarasota National Cemetery.
- Offers pre-planning services to help families make arrangements in advance.
- Competitive pricing for direct cremation, positioned below the local average.
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Cremation services
- · Funeral services
- · Burial services
- · Pre-planning services
- · Online arrangements
- · Veteran services assistance
- · Social Security benefits assistance
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Jewish. 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.