Veteran services at Toale Brothers Funeral Home Gulf Gate
Toale Brothers Funeral Home Gulf Gate, located in Sarasota, FL, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. 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 $3,464 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burials, cremation, veteran's services, graveside services, and memorial websites. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Toale Brothers Funeral Home Gulf Gate: direct cremation from $3,464. That places direct cremation roughly 117% 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 Sarasota National Cemetery in FL, about 8 miles from Toale Brothers Funeral Home Gulf Gate. 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 does a funeral at Toale Brothers Funeral Home Gulf Gate cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,464. 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 Toale Brothers Funeral Home Gulf Gate located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Toale Brothers Funeral Home Gulf Gate is located at 6903 South Tamiami Trl. in Sarasota, FL. You can reach the home at (941) 955-4171. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Toale Brothers Funeral Home Gulf Gate offer veteran families?
Toale Brothers Funeral Home Gulf Gate provides funerals, burials, cremation, veteran's services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Toale Brothers Funeral Home Gulf Gate help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Toale Brothers Funeral Home Gulf Gate mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Toale Brothers Funeral Home Gulf Gate accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Jewish, Christian denominations (general) families, among others.
What sets Toale Brothers Funeral Home Gulf Gate apart
- Long-standing family ownership and operation since 1948, with roots back to Sarasota's first funeral home in 1912.
- Emphasis on "designing healing experiences" rather than solely focusing on handling remains.
- Specialization in Jewish Funeral Services, with a dedicated Rabbi on staff.
- Offering of Eternal Reefs as a unique marine memorialization option.
- Comprehensive online grief support resources, including interactive videos and daily email affirmations.
- Third-generation female leadership (Tiffany Toale Holsbeke and Stephanie Toale Lynch).
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burials
- · Committal Services
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ash Scattering
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Veteran's Services
- · Jewish Funeral Services
- · Eternal Reefs
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Jewish, Christian denominations (general).
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.