Veteran services at Loyless Funeral Homes - Land O' Lakes
Loyless Funeral Homes - Land O' Lakes serves veteran families in Land O' Lakes, FL with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include multiple chapels and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,670 for basic burial and $1,680 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, funeral & memorial services, prepaid cremation, veteran funeral specialists, cremation urns, and cremation remembrance jewelry. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include multiple chapels and chapel.
Published pricing at Loyless Funeral Homes - Land O' Lakes: direct cremation from $3,285 and basic burial from $3,250. That places direct cremation roughly 106% 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 Florida National Cemetery in FL, about 28 miles from Loyless Funeral Homes - Land O' Lakes. 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 Loyless Funeral Homes - Land O' Lakes cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,285, basic burial starts at $3,250. 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 Loyless Funeral Homes - Land O' Lakes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Loyless Funeral Homes - Land O' Lakes is located at 5310 Land O' Lakes Blvd in Land O' Lakes, FL. You can reach the home at (813) 996-6610. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Loyless Funeral Homes - Land O' Lakes offer veteran families?
Loyless Funeral Homes - Land O' Lakes provides cremation services, funeral & memorial services, funeral preplanning, prepaid cremation, veteran funeral specialists, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Loyless Funeral Homes - Land O' Lakes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Loyless Funeral Homes - Land O' Lakes mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Loyless Funeral Homes - Land O' Lakes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Loyless Funeral Homes - Land O' Lakes apart
- Environmentally sustainable green burials
- Chapel with live streaming capabilities
- Veteran Funeral Specialists
- Spanish-speaking staff available at both locations
- Offers Parting Stone, transforming cremated remains into smooth stones
- Pet-friendly facility at Land O' Lakes location
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Green Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Prepaid Cremation
- · Cremation Urns
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Cremation Keepsakes
- · Ash Scattering
- · Home Delivery of Ashes
- · Priority Mail of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Veterans
- · Green Burial
- · Multicultural Funerals
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Baptist, Lutheran, Pentecostal, Methodist, All faiths (general statement from website). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.