Veteran services at Skyway Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Skyway Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services, located in Palmetto, FL, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,545 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, cemetery arrangements, memorialization services, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include memorial gardens.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Bay Pines National Cemetery in FL, about 22 miles from Skyway Memorial Funeral Home & 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.
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
Does Skyway Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services publish funeral prices?
Skyway Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (941) 722-4543 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Skyway Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Skyway Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services is located at 5200 Us Highway 19 in Palmetto, FL. You can reach the home at (941) 722-4543. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Skyway Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Skyway Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services provides funeral arrangements, cremation services, cemetery arrangements, memorialization services, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Skyway Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Skyway Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Skyway Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Episcopal, Baptist, Methodist, Non-denominational Christian families, among others.
What sets Skyway Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services apart
- 41 acres of manicured memorial gardens and cemetery on-site, offering a serene setting for remembrance.
- Full-service arrangements encompassing funeral, cremation, and cemetery needs at a single location.
- 24/7 phone support for immediate assistance.
- Virtual appointments and online preplanning tools for convenience and future planning.
- Specialized Veteran Services, including military honors and the 'American Hero Service Plan'.
- On-site crematory with a dedicated witness area to accommodate various traditions.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · NorthStar Memorial Group
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · First Responder Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Episcopal, Baptist, Methodist, Non-denominational Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.