Veteran services at Wilder Funeral Home
Wilder Funeral Home, located in Homosassa, FL, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include flexible chapel space and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, and cremation remembrance jewelry. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include flexible chapel space, chapel, and gardens.
Published pricing at Wilder Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,395. That places direct cremation roughly 50% 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 Florida National Cemetery in FL, about 25 miles from Wilder 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 Wilder Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,395. 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 Wilder Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wilder Funeral Home is located at 4890 South Suncoast Boulevard in Homosassa, FL. You can reach the home at (352) 628-3344. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wilder Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Wilder Funeral Home provides cremation, traditional burial, celebration of life, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wilder Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Wilder Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Wilder Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival (Chinese tradition) families, among others.
What sets Wilder Funeral Home apart
- 100% service guarantee on all arrangements.
- 24-hour Compassion Helpline® for grief support.
- Offers catered events with diverse menu options for receptions.
- Provides personalized memorial keepsakes including fingerprint jewelry, remembrance blankets, and Memory Glass.
- Assistance with veteran memorial services and military funeral honors.
- Ability to make arrangements remotely via phone or email, including electronic signatures.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Home Delivery of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Veteran Memorial Services
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival (Chinese tradition), Hindu, Muslim, Christian (Protestant), Jewish, Black Funeral Traditions, Chung Yeung Festival (Chinese tradition), Día de los Muertos (Mexican tradition). Languages spoken at the home: Spanish/Español.
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.