Veteran services at Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations
For veterans in Tavares, FL, Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Hamlin and Hilbish Funeral Directors offers specialized Veteran Services, providing assistance with veteran benefits and arrangements to honor those who have served. Co-founder Art P. Hilbish has been recognized for his service to the community, including efforts for Toys for Tots, and the firm actively supports veterans." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation arrangements, cemetery arrangements, veteran services, graveside service, and memorialization services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations: direct cremation from $1,295. That places direct cremation roughly 19% below 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 Florida National Cemetery in FL, approximately 33 miles from Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations. Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations 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. Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations 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 Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations is located at 226 East Burleigh Boulevard in Tavares, FL. You can reach the home at (352) 343-4444. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations offer veteran families?
Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations provides funeral arrangements, cremation arrangements, cemetery arrangements, veteran services, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Hamlin and Hilbish Funeral Directors offers specialized Veteran Services, providing assistance with veteran benefits and arrangements to honor those who have served. Co-founder Art P. Hilbish has been recognized for his service to the community, including efforts for Toys for Tots, and the firm actively supports veterans.
Which faith traditions does Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Reformed (Independent), Presbyterian (PCUSA), United Methodist, All Religions (as stated by Lakeside Memory Gardens) families, among others.
What sets Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations apart
- Over a century of service to the Eustis community, established in 1915.
- Continuous local management since 1974, ensuring deep community roots and personalized attention.
- Features an on-site Lake-Sumter Crematory with advanced technology, a dedicated witness area, and secured digital tracking, controlling the entire cremation process in-house.
- Offers comprehensive full-service arrangements covering funeral, cremation, and cemetery needs.
- Provides 24/7/365 support staff for immediate assistance and guidance.
- Facilitates modern conveniences such as online funerals and virtual appointments for remote family participation.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Arrangements
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Cornerstone Hospice
- · Toys for Tots
- · Eustis Chamber of Commerce
- · Eustis Rotary Club
- · First Baptist Church of Umatilla
- · Special Olympics
- · St. Andrews Chapel in Sanford, Florida
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Reformed (Independent), Presbyterian (PCUSA), United Methodist, All Religions (as stated by Lakeside Memory Gardens).
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.