T.M. Ralph Funeral Home

Veteran services at T.M. Ralph Funeral Home

Veteran families in Sunrise, FL can turn to T.M. Ralph Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The funeral home facilitates burials at national cemeteries, as indicated by an obituary mentioning interment at South Florida National Cemetery, which serves veterans." On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,750 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial service, and traditional burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at T.M. Ralph Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,750. That places direct cremation roughly 72% 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 South Florida National Cemetery in FL, approximately 32 miles from T.M. Ralph Funeral Home. T.M. Ralph 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. T.M. Ralph Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at T.M. Ralph Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,750. 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 T.M. Ralph Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

T.M. Ralph Funeral Home is located at 371 Northwest 136 Ave. in Sunrise, FL. You can reach the home at (954) 587-6888. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does T.M. Ralph Funeral Home offer veteran families?

T.M. Ralph Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, full funeral service, memorial service, reception service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does T.M. Ralph Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home facilitates burials at national cemeteries, as indicated by an obituary mentioning interment at South Florida National Cemetery, which serves veterans.

Which faith traditions does T.M. Ralph Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Catholic families, among others.

What sets T.M. Ralph Funeral Home apart

Family-owned and operated since 1965, with all four of the founder's children actively involved as funeral directors and office personnel.
Offers a year of free daily grief support emails to families served, providing ongoing comfort beyond the immediate services.
Provides comprehensive online grief resources, including customized online memorials, tribute video production, and facilitated flower ordering.
Emphasizes pre-planning services to alleviate emotional and financial burdens on families, offering flexible funding options and ensuring personal wishes are honored.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Traditional Burial

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Funeral Home

· On-site Chapel

· Reception Hall

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Florida Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Veteran Services
· Green Cremation
· Green Burial
· Alkaline Hydrolysis
· Certified Celebrant services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Methodist, Catholic.

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How 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.