Veteran services at Southerland Family Funeral Home
For veterans in Panama City, FL, Southerland Family Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,100 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services, cremation, traditional burial, and mausoleum burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapels.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Tallahassee National Cemetery in FL, about 90 miles from Southerland Family 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
Does Southerland Family Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Southerland Family Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (850) 785-8532 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Southerland Family Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Southerland Family Funeral Home is located at 100 East 19Th Street in Panama City, FL. You can reach the home at (850) 785-8532. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Southerland Family Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Southerland Family Funeral Home provides funeral services, pre-planning, veteran services, cremation, traditional burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Southerland Family Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Southerland Family Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Southerland Family Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist families, among others.
What sets Southerland Family Funeral Home apart
- Three generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1955, with active family members in key leadership roles.
- On-site crematorium, providing direct oversight of cremation services.
- Extensive online library of grief resources from the Center for Loss and Life Transition (GriefWords by Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D.).
- Detailed guidance on funeral and cemetery etiquette, and information on Social Security benefits available on their website.
- Specialized services for honoring veterans, including assistance with military discharge papers (DD-214).
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Mausoleum Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist.
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.