Veteran services at Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home
Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home in Bonita Springs, FL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home provides comprehensive veteran services, assisting families with securing benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This includes help with obtaining Presidential Memorial Certificates, headstones or markers, memorial plots, burial in VA national cemeteries, and reimbursement of burial expenses." Published pricing lists $2,250 for basic burial and $1,955 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,955. That places direct cremation roughly 23% 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 Sarasota National Cemetery in FL, approximately 73 miles from Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home. Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,955. 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 Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home is located at 28300 South Tamiami Tr in Bonita Springs, FL. You can reach the home at (239) 992-4982. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home provides planning ahead, grief & healing support, honoring life, online counseling services, group grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home provides comprehensive veteran services, assisting families with securing benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This includes help with obtaining Presidential Memorial Certificates, headstones or markers, memorial plots, burial in VA national cemeteries, and reimbursement of burial expenses.
Which faith traditions does Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home apart
- Philosophy of "Celebrating Life" over mourning death, aiming to revolutionize funeral service with a warm and comfortable environment.
- Extensive 24/7 online grief support services, including counseling, group support, interactive videos, and daily affirmations.
- Family-owned and operated since 1978, serving the Bonita Springs, Naples, Estero, and Fort Myers areas.
- Specialized veteran services, including assistance with VA benefits, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and burial arrangements.
Military & veteran services offered
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Independent Funeral Directors of Florida (past board service by owner)
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
Specializations
- · Veteran services
- · Military Honors services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic.
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.