Veteran services at Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel
Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel serves veteran families in Palatka, FL with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel provides specialized veteran services, with professional experts available to guide families through all benefits and resources for their veteran loved ones." On-site amenities include karl n. flagg serenity memorial chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,450 for basic burial and $1,345 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Reviewers give it 4.6 stars over 73 write-ups.
Veteran-related services offered include veteran services, memorial service, and cemetery operations. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
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Published pricing at Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel: direct cremation from $1,345. That places direct cremation roughly 16% below 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 62 miles from Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel. Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel holds a 4.6-star rating from 73 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. Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,345. 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 Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel is located at 2400 Madison St. in Palatka, FL. You can reach the home at (386) 312-0444. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel offer veteran families?
Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel provides plan a funeral, pre-planning, immediate need arrangements, veteran services, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel provides specialized veteran services, with professional experts available to guide families through all benefits and resources for their veteran loved ones.
Which faith traditions does Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic, Presbyterian families, among others.
How do families rate Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel?
Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel holds a 4.6-star rating across 73 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel apart
- Leadership by a long-serving community figure and former Mayor of Palatka, Rev. Karl N. Flagg.
- Extensive online Griefwords Online Library, curated by the Center for Loss and Life Transition and Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- Dedicated Serenity Gardens Celebration & Event Center for receptions and gatherings.
- Strong emphasis on veteran services, with professional experts guiding families through available benefits.
- Multi-generational family involvement in leadership, with Karla N. Flagg-Wright serving as Vice President/COO.
Military & veteran services offered
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Director's Association
- · Independent Funeral Directors of Florida
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Catholic, Presbyterian.
What families have said
Pastor Flagg guided families from illness through hospice to passing with quiet attention to each detail. The Padgett family received what they called 'the best care from the entire staff,' with dove release honoring one loved one.
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.