Veteran services at Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home
Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home, located in Merritt Island, FL, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, and multiple chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,155 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 5.0 stars from 47 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, and military funeral honors. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, multiple chapels, and gardens.
Published pricing at Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,155. That places direct cremation roughly 98% 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 Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in FL, about 28 miles from Wylie-Baxley 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.
Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home has a 5.0-star rating from 47 Google reviews.
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 Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,155. 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 Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home is located at 1360 North Courtenay Parkway in Merritt Island, FL. You can reach the home at (321) 452-6565. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home provides funeral service video production, event planning, catering, arrangements by phone or email, ash scattering assistance, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Christian (Protestant), Hindu families, among others.
How do families rate Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home?
Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating across 47 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home apart
- Over 130 years of continuous operation, serving central Brevard County since 1894.
- The only funeral home located in Merritt Island, FL.
- Offers Celestis Memorial Spaceflight for unique cremation memorialization.
- Provides a 100% service guarantee as part of the Dignity Memorial network.
- Specializes in veterans' funerals, assisting with military honors and burial benefits.
- Offers comprehensive event planning and catering services on-site.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Ash Scattering Assistance
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Cremation Services
- · Veterans Burial Benefits
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Christian (Protestant), Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Black Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“Thank you for your support and kindness at a time when it’s so difficult to make decisions. The service and attention to the smallest details made a huge difference to our family on the saddest day. Thank you to Robin and her team for all their hard work.”
“Thank you is not an adequate enough word of gratitude for Robin and her staff at Wylie- Baxley Funeral home. Their compassion, professionalism and eye to detail Shepherded my family through the hardest weeks of our lives. Also a special mention to Dawn who was beyond sweet and supportive to my mom. Thanks and God bless you all. Brian Beale It’s been 6 months since my father passed and regretfully I have to edit my review Almost six months to the day a “grief counselor” called my mom and asked her if she would like the same funeral my father had and she would be happy to assist her. This is the most rude, insensitive and unprofessional cold call I ever heard of. Yes, they called me to apologize and acknowledged it was mistake on their part. I understand that mistakes are made but this was a colossal blunder on their part. Do better.”
“Thanks to Robin and her staff it was 10 times better than I had hoped for. From the planning to the actual celebration of life it was perfect and breathtaking. Highly recommend to anyone that has to deal with this process.”
“I cannot express how grateful I am that during an emotional and turbulent time that Robin, Carla and the team at Wiley Baxley funeral home took care of everything. From the arrangements, to communicating via email, to the funeral and internment. Everything was smooth and I basically didn't have to worry about anything once the arrangements were made. This helped ease the pain of my loss during this terrible time. Thank you again for thinking of everything and being so professional and wonderful.”
“I want to express my sincere gratitude to Wylie-Baxley Funerals Home. From the first day I called I felt so comforted. They led the way and made it incredibly easy to make all the arrangements. Many thanks for the support and kindness you showed our family.”
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.