Veteran services at Lewis Funeral Home
Veteran families in Milton, FL can turn to Lewis Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include chapel and chapel family room, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,650 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services, burial, and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and chapel family room.
Published pricing at Lewis Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,650. That places direct cremation roughly 66% 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 Barrancas National Cemetery in FL, about 24 miles from Lewis 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 Lewis Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,650. 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 Lewis Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lewis Funeral Home is located at 6405 Highway 90 W in Milton, FL. You can reach the home at (850) 623-2243. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lewis Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Lewis Funeral Home provides merchandise, personalization, veteran services, burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lewis Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Lewis Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
What sets Lewis Funeral Home apart
- Multi-generational family ownership with 3rd and 4th generation Lewis family members serving as funeral directors and embalmers.
- Operates four distinct chapel locations across Northwest Florida: Milton, Pace, Navarre, and Jay Cornerstone Chapel.
- Staff includes specialized roles such as a Crematory Operator and a Chaplain/Keyboardist, offering comprehensive in-house capabilities and personalized service options.
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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.