Veteran services at Sylvan Abbey - Funeral Home
Sylvan Abbey - Funeral Home serves veteran families in Clearwater, FL with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, and multiple chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. On Google it averages 4.6 stars across 447 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, memorial services, veterans services, cemetery flower arrangement delivery, and cremation remembrance jewelry. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel, veterans cemetery section, flexible chapel space, multiple chapels, and scattering garden.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Bay Pines National Cemetery in FL, about 12 miles from Sylvan Abbey - 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.
Sylvan Abbey - Funeral Home has a 4.6-star rating from 447 Google reviews.
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 Sylvan Abbey - Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Sylvan Abbey - Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (727) 796-1992 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Sylvan Abbey - Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sylvan Abbey - Funeral Home is located at 2853 Sunset Point Road in Clearwater, FL. You can reach the home at (727) 796-1992. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sylvan Abbey - Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Sylvan Abbey - Funeral Home provides cremation, traditional burial, memorial services, celebration of life, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sylvan Abbey - Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Sylvan Abbey - Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Sylvan Abbey - Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant, Greek Orthodox, Jewish, Non-religious families, among others.
How do families rate Sylvan Abbey - Funeral Home?
Sylvan Abbey - Funeral Home holds a 4.6-star rating across 447 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Sylvan Abbey - Funeral Home apart
- 360-degree projection capabilities in the chapel for immersive themed services.
- Water wall and rock wall for mementos in the chapel area.
- Celestis Memorial Spaceflight option for cremation.
- Historic memorial park established in 1853, site of Pinellas County's oldest recorded burial.
- Ability to customize event spaces to reflect specific passions (e.g., winter village, beach vacation).
- On-site cemetery with diverse options including Peacefield Mausoleum, Harborside Estates, Wandering Oaks Estates, Jewish cemetery section, and Pioneer Garden.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ritual Washing
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Private Viewing Before Cremation
- · Cremation Niches
- · Ash Home Delivery
- · Ash Mail Delivery
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Jewish Cemetery Section
- · Ritual Washing
- · Kosher Catering
- · Personalized Funeral Celebrations
- · Cremation Services
- · Spanish Speaking Staff
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Protestant, Greek Orthodox, Jewish, Non-religious. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Sylvan Abbey - Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“The service, empathy , and thoughtfulness that the team provided us at Sylvan Abbey during our time of loss was absolutely remarkable and gave us so much peace in time of heartache and sadness. They treated us with so much respect and every ask or question we had was met with compassion and kindness. They went above and beyond in every single aspect of process. I can’t imagine what we would have done without them and their guidance. Brooke was exceptionally amazing and my family cannot thank her enough for all she did for my family during our time of loss”
“My father recently passed, and Amee, Mimi, Brooke, and the entire team at Sylvan Abbey were amazing from start to finish. Everything, and I mean everything, was above and beyond. From picking the cemetery plot (Mimi), to planning the viewing & funeral portion (Amee), to making the slideshow for Dad, to touching base about small details to make sure everything was what we wanted, to stepping in and facilitating everything on the day of (Brooke), it could not have been more seamless and honoring to my Dad. It's never something you want to do, but it was as positive of an experience as it could've been for us as the family. Thank you to all at Sylvan Abbey!”
“Our family wants to thank Brooke and the staff at Sylvan Abbey for the great service they provided. During this difficult time, Brooke was compassionate and most helpful. We could not have asked for anything more. Thanks again.”
“I can’t speak highly enough of Jon Phillips, Vivian & Mimi & the entire staff of Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home in Clearwater. At this very difficult time in my life, with so many decisions to make, they were always available to answer all my questions & guide me through every step. Their attention to details was amazing, adding so many personal & meanful objects representing my husband’s life to the commemorative table. An important part of the day was the comforting words of Pastor Rogers and his beautiful service that meant so much to our family. I must add, the catering service they provided was excellent. It was certainly a beautiful Celebration of my husbands Life. Sincerely, Alice Lardner”
“Our family had an incredible experience with Sylvan Abbey after the death of my father-in-law. Their entire staff helped my mother-in-law and Ray's children through the entire experience with kindness, prompt replies, and following through with every detail before we even realized what was needed. Brooke led the visitation/funeral/burial for our family, and she was wonderful! She was professional and gracious, even calling the day after the burial to check on my mother-in-law. Thank you for everything.”
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.