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 its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. 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.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial service, and traditional burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include on-site chapel.

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). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.

The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is South Florida National Cemetery in FL, about 32 miles from T.M. Ralph 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

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 and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Methodist, Catholic.

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.