Veteran services at Westside Funeral Home
Veteran families in Palmetto, FL can turn to Westside Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include calera chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, memorial service, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include calera chapel.
Published pricing at Westside Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,195. That places direct cremation roughly 25% below 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 22 miles from Westside 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 does a funeral at Westside Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,195. 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 Westside Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Westside Funeral Home is located at 204 7Th Street West in Palmetto, FL. You can reach the home at (941) 722-4960. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Westside Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Westside Funeral Home provides burial, cremation, funeral service, grief support, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Westside Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Westside Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Westside Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist families, among others.
What sets Westside Funeral Home apart
- Owner Rickey DeLaine is a licensed Pharmacist and Funeral Director, bringing a unique professional background to funeral service.
- Rickey DeLaine was honored with the "Entrepreneur of the Year" Award in 2009 upon launching the Fairfield location.
- The Fairfield facility is recognized by the City Council as a distinguished business, indicating its quality and community standing.
- The funeral home offers a year of daily grief support messages via email, extending care beyond the immediate services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
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Cremation
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On-site facilities
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Industry affiliations
- · Alabama Funeral Directors Association
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist.
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.