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 its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. 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. It has a 5.0 rating from 124 reviews on Google.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cemetery arrangements, cremation, memorialization, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel, hillcrest memorial gardens, and jewish garden.
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). 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 25 miles from Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services has a 5.0-star rating from 124 Google reviews.
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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Florida Cemetery Cremation and Funeral Association
- · International Cemetery Cremation and Funeral Association
Specialties
- · First Responder Services
- · Jewish Garden
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: 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.
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.