Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center

Veteran services at Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center

Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center serves veteran families in North Palm Beach, FL with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Price Funeral Home, Inc. offers specialized Veteran Services to honor those who have served the country. William McCormick, the Vice President, is a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, further demonstrating the funeral home's commitment to supporting veteran families." On-site amenities include reception area, chapel b, and chapel a, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,995 for basic burial and $2,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include veteran services, cremation, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, graveside service, and permanent memorialization. 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 chapel b and chapel a. 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 Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center: direct cremation from $2,695. That places direct cremation roughly 69% 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 20 miles from Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center. Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center 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. Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,695. 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 Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center is located at 754 Us Highway 1 in North Palm Beach, FL. You can reach the home at (561) 848-9641. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center offer veteran families?

Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center provides personalized funeral services, veteran services, cremation, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Price Funeral Home, Inc. offers specialized Veteran Services to honor those who have served the country. William McCormick, the Vice President, is a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, further demonstrating the funeral home's commitment to supporting veteran families.

Which faith traditions does Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Cumberland Presbyterian, Baptist families, among others.

What sets Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center apart

A long-standing history in Lewisburg, operating as an independent, family-owned business since 1948.
Staff members are deeply involved in the local community, holding positions in the Lewisburg Volunteer Fire Department, Lewisburg Lions Club, and various church leadership roles.
Specialized services dedicated to honoring veterans, with a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran on staff.
Comprehensive grief support resources, including a year of weekly grief messages and specific guidance for children experiencing loss.
Facilities include two distinct chapels, accommodating both intimate gatherings (75 seats) and larger public services (225 seats).

Military & veteran services offered

★Veteran Services

★Memorial Service

★Permanent Memorialization

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Graveside Service

Cremation

· Cremation
· Traditional Funeral Service Followed By Cremation

On-site facilities

· Original Building

· Lobby

· Reception Area

· Arrangement Office

· Chapel B

· Chapel A

· Hallway

· Three Bathrooms

· Family Lounge

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Crematory
· Funeral Home
· Mortuary

Specializations

· Veteran Services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Cumberland Presbyterian, Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English.

Branches of service supported

Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center has documented experience supporting the following branches:

Marines

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.

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How 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.