Veteran services at McWhite's Funeral Home
For veterans in Fort Lauderdale, FL, McWhite's Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel and reception areas, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,415 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation service, veterans services, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel, gardens, columbarium, and urn garden.
Published pricing at McWhite's Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,415. That places direct cremation roughly 11% 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 South Florida National Cemetery in FL, about 32 miles from McWhite's 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 McWhite's Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,415. 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 McWhite's Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McWhite's Funeral Home is located at 3501 West Broward Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, FL. You can reach the home at (954) 584-0047. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McWhite's Funeral Home offer veteran families?
McWhite's Funeral Home provides traditional funeral service, cremation service, personalization, veterans services, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McWhite's Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, McWhite's Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets McWhite's Funeral Home apart
- Extensive personalization options, including custom tribute videos and online memorials for sharing memories and condolences.
- Dedicated pre-planning services designed to guide individuals through future arrangements and offer potential price protection.
- Comprehensive 24/7 grief support resources, offering online counseling, group support, and interactive videos.
- Specialized veteran services, assisting families with obtaining military funeral honors, burial flags, headstones, and VA burial benefits.
- Transparent information on funeral costs and options, including national median costs for traditional funerals and cremations.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
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.