Veteran services at Jacksonville Memory Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home
For veterans in Orange Park, FL, Jacksonville Memory Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home & Cemetery specializes in honoring veterans, offering specific services and support for military families. A staff member is a Navy veteran, and the funeral home provides information on veterans' funeral and burial benefits." On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,400 for basic burial and $1,795 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, memorial services, honoring veterans, direct cremation, and cremation with a service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Jacksonville Memory Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,795. That places direct cremation roughly 13% 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 Jacksonville National Cemetery in FL, approximately 25 miles from Jacksonville Memory Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home. Jacksonville Memory Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home 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. Jacksonville Memory Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Jacksonville Memory Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,795. 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 Jacksonville Memory Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Jacksonville Memory Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home is located at 111 Blanding Blvd. in Orange Park, FL. You can reach the home at (904) 272-2435. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Jacksonville Memory Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Jacksonville Memory Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home provides funeral services, burial services, cremation services, memorial services, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Jacksonville Memory Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home & Cemetery specializes in honoring veterans, offering specific services and support for military families. A staff member is a Navy veteran, and the funeral home provides information on veterans' funeral and burial benefits.
Which faith traditions does Jacksonville Memory Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Non-Denominational families, among others.
What sets Jacksonville Memory Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated for four generations since 1958.
- Integrated funeral home and cemetery services at one location.
- 24/7 availability for inquiries and assistance.
- Specialization in honoring veterans, with a Navy veteran on staff.
- Extensive pre-planning and pre-payment options, including an online portal and planning guide.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Direct Cremation
- · Cremation With A Service
- · Cremation With A Graveside Service
- · Cremation With A Celebration Of Life Service
- · Ash Scattering Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Non-Denominational.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Jacksonville Memory Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home has documented experience supporting the following branches:
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.