Veteran services at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel in Marianna, FL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "James & Sikes Funeral Home assists families with the necessary paperwork, such as military discharge papers, to help access veteran benefits for their loved ones." On-site amenities include 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. The firm holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 76 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial service, burial options, green burial, and online memorials. 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. 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 James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel: direct cremation from $3,295. That places direct cremation roughly 107% 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 Tallahassee National Cemetery in FL, approximately 50 miles from James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel. James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel holds a 4.9-star rating from 76 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel 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 & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel is located at 4278 Lafayette St. in Marianna, FL. You can reach the home at (850) 482-2332. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel offer veteran families?
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel provides funeral services, cremation services, traditional funeral service, memorial service, committal service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
James & Sikes Funeral Home assists families with the necessary paperwork, such as military discharge papers, to help access veteran benefits for their loved ones.
Which faith traditions does James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Protestant, Baptist, Assembly of God, Wesleyan, Methodist families, among others.
How do families rate James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel?
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel holds a 4.9-star rating across 76 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel apart
- Over ninety years of continuous operation, established in 1931.
- Operates its own on-site crematory, ensuring direct care of loved ones throughout the cremation process.
- Manages Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, an affiliated cemetery in Marianna, offering burial and mausoleum options.
- Provides a year-long grief support program with weekly messages for families.
- Staff includes multiple licensed funeral directors and a family-centered team, with owners Chris and Tracie Sikes, and their sons Jordan and Jonathan, actively involved.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Committal Service
- · Burial Options
- · Green Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Protestant, Baptist, Assembly of God, Wesleyan, Methodist.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Chris and his team were amazing. The care and professionalism they provided for our family was exceptional. The memorial package was done very well and completed in a timely manner. Our entire family appreciated the concern and thoughtfulness during this time and would highly recommend the James and Sikes team.”
“Chris and his support staff are the best when families are most vulnerable. Their empathy and attention to detail ensure your family can focus on the grieving process. They focus on relationships to build trust and show up as family willing to do whatever is needed to make the most difficult time as easy as possible.”
“After two funerals in less than 3 weeks, we got to know the team at James & Sikes really well. I would recommend them without hesitation. They were compassionate, knowledgeable, professional, detailed, and completely trustworthy. We were able to confidently rely on their experience and wisdom. I cannot imagine a more positive experience during such a sad, emotional time. They. Are. Amazing.”
“We were treated very professionally and fairly. Our experience with James and Sikes was very positive. We will continue to work with them for all of our end of life needs.”
“My Family has used James and Sykes for many years. We have always been secure in knowing that our loved ones were in capable, loving hands and would be treated with tender care and the dignity they deserved. Each time we have needed them they have responded to our needs and have shown us true compassion and helped us through our trying times. They listened to and answered any questions we needed answering. We truly appreciate all they have helped us in our times of need.”
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.