Veteran services at Serenity Funeral Home
Serenity Funeral Home serves veteran families in Largo, FL with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel and reception areas, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,895 for basic burial and $2,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, memorial services, and veteran's services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and botanical garden.
Published pricing at Serenity Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,895. That places direct cremation roughly 82% 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 Bay Pines National Cemetery in FL, about 7 miles from Serenity 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 Serenity Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,895. 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 Serenity Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Serenity Funeral Home is located at 13401 Indian Rocks Road in Largo, FL. You can reach the home at (727) 562-2080. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Serenity Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Serenity Funeral Home provides funerals, cremation, burial, pre-need funeral planning, memorial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Serenity Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Serenity Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Serenity Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Latter-day Saints, Church of God, Various Christian denominations families, among others.
What sets Serenity Funeral Home apart
- Operates as a combination funeral home, cemetery, and crematory, ensuring continuous care for the deceased.
- Features Alabama's largest chapel, accommodating up to 350 guests.
- Includes a dedicated Serenity Event Center for diverse life celebrations, equipped with advanced audio-video systems.
- Offers Serenity Rest, a botanical garden specifically for families choosing cremation.
- Maintains a ten-acre red clover field that supports monarch butterfly migration and local pollinators.
- Utilizes an Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) certified water treatment plant for environmental responsibility.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Combination Funeral Home, Cemetery, and Crematory
- · Grief Support
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Latter-day Saints, Church of God, Various Christian denominations.
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.