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 its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. 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. On Google it averages 4.6 stars across 73 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services, memorial service, and cemetery operations. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
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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). 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 Jacksonville National Cemetery in FL, about 62 miles from Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel has a 4.6-star rating from 73 Google reviews.
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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Director's Association
- · Independent Funeral Directors of Florida
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: 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.
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.