Veteran services at Oak Ridge Funeral Care
Oak Ridge Funeral Care in Haines City, FL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Oak Ridge Funeral Care specializes in veteran funerals, with professionals trained in veteran funeral care and ethics. They assist families in paying tribute to those who have served." On-site amenities include chapel and reception room, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,150 for basic burial and $2,245 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Reviewers give it 5.0 stars over 163 write-ups.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, funeral & memorial services, prepaid cremation, veteran funeral specialists, and memorial programs and stationery. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Oak Ridge Funeral Care: direct cremation from $2,245. That places direct cremation roughly 41% above 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 Atlantic Garden Veteran Cemetery in PR, approximately 3 miles from Oak Ridge Funeral Care. Oak Ridge Funeral Care can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Oak Ridge Funeral Care holds a 5.0-star rating from 163 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. Oak Ridge Funeral Care is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Oak Ridge Funeral Care cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,245. 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 Oak Ridge Funeral Care located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Oak Ridge Funeral Care is located at 1001 Grace Ave. in Haines City, FL. You can reach the home at (863) 422-3933. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Oak Ridge Funeral Care offer veteran families?
Oak Ridge Funeral Care provides cremation services, funeral & memorial services, funeral preplanning, prepaid cremation, veteran funeral specialists, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Oak Ridge Funeral Care help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Oak Ridge Funeral Care specializes in veteran funerals, with professionals trained in veteran funeral care and ethics. They assist families in paying tribute to those who have served.
How do families rate Oak Ridge Funeral Care?
Oak Ridge Funeral Care holds a 5.0-star rating across 163 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Oak Ridge Funeral Care apart
- Established since 1933, providing decades of service to the community.
- Specialization in veteran funerals with staff trained in veteran care and ethics.
- Multicultural funeral services offered, with Spanish-speaking staff available.
- Offers unique death care alternatives including human composting (natural organic reduction/terramation) and Parting Stone.
- Provides comprehensive event planning services, including catering, live music options, and certified celebrants.
- Offers livestreaming of services for remote attendees.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Prepaid Cremation
- · Home Delivery of Ashes
- · Priority Mail of Ashes
- · Ash Scattering
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · CANA
- · ICCFA
- · NFDA
- · Independent Funeral Directors of Florida
Specializations
- · Veteran Funerals
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Spanish-speaking Staff
Religious traditions & languages
Languages spoken at the home: Spanish, English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Oak Ridge Funeral Care. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Words could never express the gratitude I feel for the exceptional care and compassion received from Marie while planning the services for my loved ones. She was the director of services for my son, my father and my mother all within the last nine months. Her professionalism is unmatched and the care she took in preparing my loved ones for their services was outstanding! My son and father looked fantastic, and my mother was absolutely beautiful!! We could not have asked for any better. Marie has definitely found her calling, and it shows!!”
“They were super helpful and always consistent with their care. Marie was sweet, professional, and very attentive. We had a few people tell us that they did a great job with how my mother looked in comparison to other viewings they’d been at. I did her makeup but Marie touched it up carefully and with love when she saw that the lighting in our church was different.”
“Thank you especially to Marie for helping us through a very difficult time. Losing our mum so quickly and at such a young age the advice and help we were given to get through this as a family we cannot thank you enough. So quick to answer any questions left us with nothing to worry about. The very special bird urn we were able to get for our mum felt like fate. Would highly recommend Oak Ridge especially Marie to help others though one of the most difficult times a family has to go through”
“My husband recently passed away right after New Years, unexpectedly. Oak Ridge Funeral Care was recommended by my brother in law. I didn’t know what to expect since we had no pre-made arrangements. I met with Maria, my funeral director, she was very compassionate, warm and caring. She guided me through each step of the arrangements, took her time to help me through a very difficult and emotional time. Every part of the Funeral was handled with loving and caring support towards myself and my family. Thank you Maria and Oak Ridge Funeral Care for taking such good care of my husband. My husband looked so handsome, after a very long illness, I felt at peace knowing the care and respect he was given on his final journey home to be with his Lord and Savior. God Bless you all.”
“Oak Ridge Funeral Care did a wonderful job handling the arrangements for my mom. My parents had everything prearranged, and Oak Ridge made the process smooth and completely stress-free. Their team communicated clearly and kindly every step of the way. Marie, our funeral director, was especially helpful—patient, compassionate, and attentive to every detail. During a very difficult time, they made sure everything was handled with professionalism and care. I truly appreciate their work and would definitely recommend them to others.”
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.