Veteran services at Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home & Crematory - Tarpon Springs Chapel
Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home & Crematory - Tarpon Springs Chapel, located in Springs, FL, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel and private parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,704 for basic burial and $1,363 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Bay Pines National Cemetery in FL, about 23 miles from Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home & Crematory - Tarpon Springs Chapel. 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 Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home & Crematory - Tarpon Springs Chapel publish funeral prices?
Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home & Crematory - Tarpon Springs Chapel has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (727) 937-7555 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home & Crematory - Tarpon Springs Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home & Crematory - Tarpon Springs Chapel is located at 701 E. Tarpon Avenue Tarpon in Springs, FL. You can reach the home at (727) 937-7555. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home & Crematory - Tarpon Springs Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home & Crematory - Tarpon Springs Chapel mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home & Crematory - Tarpon Springs Chapel apart
- Locally owned and operated by Thomas B. Dobies since 1979, emphasizing personalized service over corporate models.
- Offers a range of services including traditional burial, various cremation options, and memorial services.
- Provides specialized assistance with veteran's benefits and free funeral planning resources.
- Features a "Pets at Peace" program for pet loss services, including cremation and grief support.
- Facilities are described as "beautiful and very homey" with antiques, offering a warm and comfortable environment.
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Independent Funeral Directors of Florida
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Pet services
- · Traditional burials
- · Cremations
- · Religious ceremonies
- · Celebrations of life
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.