Veteran services at Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services
For veterans in Leesburg, FL, Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services offers specialized Veteran Services, including an 'American Hero Service Plan' and military honors for memorial tributes." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,995 for basic burial and $1,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Local families rate the firm 5.0 stars across 124 Google reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include cemetery arrangements, cremation, memorialization, and veteran services. 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, hillcrest memorial gardens, and jewish garden. 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 Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services: direct cremation from $1,295. That places direct cremation roughly 19% below 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 Florida National Cemetery in FL, approximately 25 miles from Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services holds a 5.0-star rating from 124 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. Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,295. 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 Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services is located at 914 West Main Street in Leesburg, FL. You can reach the home at (352) 787-5511. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services provides cemetery arrangements, cremation, funeral arrangements, memorialization, online funerals, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services offers specialized Veteran Services, including an 'American Hero Service Plan' and military honors for memorial tributes.
Which faith traditions does Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Jewish, All Religions (general accommodation) families, among others.
How do families rate Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services?
Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services holds a 5.0-star rating across 124 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services apart
- On-site Lake-Sumter Crematory with a dedicated witness area for families.
- Partnership with Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, offering one-stop funeral, cremation, and cemetery arrangements.
- Hillcrest Memorial Gardens features the area's only Jewish garden, the Garden of David, which includes stones from Auschwitz.
- Largest chapel in the Lake and Sumter areas, capable of hosting large memorial gatherings.
- Extensive experience and community involvement of key staff members like Jim Semesco and Bill Ward.
- Provision of virtual appointments and online funeral arrangements for remote participation.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Florida Cemetery Cremation and Funeral Association
- · International Cemetery Cremation and Funeral Association
Specializations
- · First Responder Services
- · Jewish Garden
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Jewish, All Religions (general accommodation).
What families have said
Jacob Howarth's communication was so clear and thorough that questions felt answered before being asked. When the deceased had visible bruising, he arranged the viewing and presentation so beautifully that she looked at peace—that detail meant everything.
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.