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Q. Explain how Veterans Funeral Care works?
A. We are a full service funeral home built in 2000 to serve veterans and the military community. Our staff is trained and licensed to assist with every detail of making cremation and funeral arrangements. We apply and arrange for all veterans’ benefits available, including: social security benefits, life insurance and military honors. We provide church and graveside funerals throughout the United States.
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Q. My husband is a veteran and wants to be buried in our National Cemetery. Can I be buried with him?
A. Yes. The veteran and the spouse are entitled to two (2) graves, or niche spaces for cremation urns, a double marker, outer burial containers (vaults), opening and closing and perpetual care in any veterans cemetery in the country.
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Q. How are Social Security and Veterans’ benefits handled?
A. We notify both agencies. Social Security pays a lump sum death benefit of $255 directly to the spouse. Veterans receive cash benefits based on disability or other requirements.
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Q. We prefer cremation. Do you provide cremation services?
A. Yes. We have a crematory on the premises.
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Q. What should you do if your loved one passes away while out of state or out of the country?
A. Please call us immediately at 727-524-9202. Our staff will assist your family in making all of the arrangements in the state or country in which the death occurred. Most families, when prearranging, include our Travel Protection Plan to their plans. Ask our Preplanning Department for information.
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Q. Can I prepay the costs of my arrangements?
A. Yes. To make it affordable, we have an interest free payment plan. All funds are placed in a Trust Account according to the laws of the state of Florida.
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Q. How do I make prearrangements with Veterans Funeral Care?
A. Call our Preplanning Department or fill out the Registration form and mail it to us with a copy of your discharge papers or DD214. Our counselor will contact you. Making your final arrangements in advance eliminates the added stress at the time of need because all of the details have been taken care of and you are guaranteed the price you paid at the time you planned.
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Q. What if a death is after hours. on a weekend or holiday?
A. We are here 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, 365 days a year. If you have a death, call us immediately at 727-524-9202.
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Q. What is the difference between Registering and Preplanning with Veterans Funeral Care?
A. When you register, you will fill out the Registration form and mail it to us. We start a file with your information and wishes. We send an I.D. card to carry with you showing Veterans Funeral Care has your wishes for your final arrangements. When you prearrange, you eliminate added stress on your loved ones at the time of need. All of the details have been taken care of and you are guaranteed the price will never go up by prefunding your arrangements. Call 727-524-9202 and ask to speak with our preplanning department.
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Q. How do I make prearrangements with Veterans Funeral Care?
A. Call our Preplanning Department or fill out the Registration form and mail it to us with a copy of your discharge papers or DD214. Our counselor will contact you. Making your final arrangements in advance eliminates the added stress at the time of need because all of the details have been taken care of and you are guaranteed the price you paid at the time you planned.
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Q. Do you only serve veterans and their families?
A. No. Veterans Funeral Care specializes in the unique needs of veterans, working to ensure that they receive all of the benefits and honors they are entitled to. We welcome anyone who has served in the military, is the family member of a veteran or loves this country as much as we do.
