Veteran services at James & Lipford Funeral Home
Veteran families in Graceville, FL can turn to James & Lipford Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 5.0 rating from 8 reviews on Google.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring life and veteran's services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at James & Lipford Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,295. That places direct cremation roughly 107% 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 Tallahassee National Cemetery in FL, about 88 miles from James & Lipford Funeral Home. 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 James & Lipford Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,295. 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 James & Lipford Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
James & Lipford Funeral Home is located at 5390 Cotton Street in Graceville, FL. You can reach the home at (850) 263-3238. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does James & Lipford Funeral Home offer veteran families?
James & Lipford Funeral Home provides honoring life, designing your funeral, funeral services, veteran's services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does James & Lipford Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, James & Lipford Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does James & Lipford Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Baptist, Methodist, Evangelical families, among others.
How do families rate James & Lipford Funeral Home?
James & Lipford Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating across 8 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets James & Lipford Funeral Home apart
- Emphasis on 'Celebrating Life' rather than mourning death.
- Interactive Aftercare program with Executive Counseling Director Dr. Virginia Simpson.
- 365 Daily Affirmations email program for ongoing grief support.
- Personalized tribute options including custom tribute videos, memorial websites, and personalized printing for bookmarks, programs, and prayer cards.
- Dedicated assistance with securing benefits for veterans.
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Baptist, Methodist, Evangelical. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of James & Lipford Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“I am so grateful my mother picked James and Lipford funeral home. Dorothy was an Angel with her help in every single step of this process with my family. You could feel the love that everyone has that work there. They were affordable and fair and put in so much time into making the viewing and service something that would have made my mother proud. If I could put 10 stars I would!!”
“Not sure who Helen Watts is but she is way off base. I feel this is in response to what happened with the loss of my loved one. Dorothy was very kind and compassionate. She in no way deterred me. My decision to try to help others came as I was blindsided within a short time of my loved ones passing asking if I would be willing to donate. I was completely taken by surprise as I had not even had time to process in my own mind what had just happened. When I consented I specifically asked if it would prolong how long it took for the funeral home to receive the body and was assured it would not. However, this was not the case and I had to withdraw my consent. This was totally my decision and based on the timeline that we needed for our service. Helen Watts doesn't know what she's talking about. Dorothy has been wonderful to work with.”
“When our beautiful daughter passed away, Miss Dorothy was a godsend. I could not have imagined that someone in her position could be as compassionate and concerned about our family and helping us deal with our unimaginable loss, as well as giving our daughter the dignified farewell that she deserved. She is genuine and just a beautiful soul that God has placed on this Earth to comfort others in their time of loss. I have never met anyone like her. I can never thank her enough.”
“We could not have been treated any more like family than we were by Miss Dorothy and her staff. She has been with us through so many family losses. She has guided us through the grief process of seven members of our immediate family. Thank you Miss Dorothy we love you”
“Dorothy has served our family through many losses. She and her staff always go above and beyond to make things as easy as possible in such a difficult time. She genuinely cares about the families that she serves. I would never trust my loved ones with anyone else.”
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.