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Family members may request that the funeral home provide a written estimate of expenses before transferring the payment. The fastest and least expensive way to pay funeral fees is usually to wire the funds directly to the German funeral home via Western Union or to complete an international bank transfer. We cannot accept any responsibility for the services provided or for the fees or prices charged. Fill out the form and get your free copy of the Guide to Understanding Cremation. Learn the three simple steps to cremation planning and find out how to plan a personalized memorial service.
Photos convey a lot, but we invite you to see our cemetery property for yourself. You are welcome to visit anytime, or call us to set up a guided tour. Pre-planning lets your loved ones focus on honoring life instead of hashing out details. Learn the choices you can make now, so a future funeral becomes more of a celebration than a burden. German probate courts are responsible for overseeing the disposition of any estate and/or personal effects of deceased U.S. citizens. Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park is located in Sarasota, Florida, boasting one of the larger cemeteries in the Sarasota area.
Palms Memorial Park cemetery
Robarts Funeral Home, a renowned name in the funeral business, joined Palms Funeral Home & Palms Memorial Park in 2005. At this time, the names changed to Palms-Robarts Funeral Home & Palms-Robarts Memorial Park. Today, serving the community as Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park, both the funeral home and cemetery are members of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers. Palms Memorial Park is among the larger cemeteries in the Sarasota area and is mostly restricted to flush markers. Our signature garden, Garden of Reflections, includes a spectacular waterscape designed with rocks and boulders from around the country. The sound of flowing water can be heard throughout the garden, which offers cremation benches and private family estates.
The Chapel of Palms, located in the mausoleum building on the south part of the cemetery, evokes a more traditional service appeal for both formal and committal services. Finally, our Committal Chapel, situated in the mausoleum at our cemetery's center, provides a space for indoor final services when the weather is inclement. Pre-plan today to protect the people you love and receive up to 10% off prepaid cemetery and cremation property. Pre-plan today to protect the people you love and receive low interest on prepaid cremation property and burial plans when paid in full within 60 months.
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When we hear of the death of a U.S. citizen, we will endeavor to reach the deceased’s next-of-kin as quickly as possible. We make it a priority to provide the next-of-kin with all available details surrounding their loved one’s death. Please understand that when a death occurs over a weekend, most German offices, including certain police authorities, are closed. Therefore, in some cases, it might take until the next business day for us to provide the next-of-kin with additional information. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Explore venues, cemetery and cremation property, personalized catering options, and our collection of urns and caskets.
Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park houses 3 chapels on property, accommodating the specific needs of each family we serve. The Legacy Room, located in our funeral home's main building, offers an aesthetic that can be custom-tailored for a personalized funeral or celebration of life service. It also features a reception room, which can be set up for a variety of catered events.
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Services available to create a tribute video for the service or obituary from photos and videos. Tour Location See pictures of features and amenities or schedule a tour. We are not just a funeral home, we're a gathering place for a community.
Whether you and/or any family members have been in contact with German police authorities. Needs to review the security of your connection before proceeding. Fill out the form to get your free copy of A Guide for Families Choosing Cremation and learn everything you need to know when you're shopping for a cremation. By contacting us, you'll also receive our Personal Planning Guide to record your final wishes and the details of your family heritage, military history, estate information and more into a single document to share with your family. Honor the memory of your loved one with cemetery flower placement.
CEMETERY, CREMATIONChoosing cremation or traditional burial
If you are interested in cremation, our funeral home team expertly explains the process and different options. The U.S. embassy or consulate in the consular district in which the person died is responsible for preparing the Consular Report of Death of a U.S. citizen civilian abroad. This document is accepted in the United States as the legal equivalent of a state death certificate. You can visit each suppliers listing to view their promotional material; this could be anything from featured images and biographical material/service descriptions, to high-quality video or audio recordings.
When a U.S. citizen in Germany passes away, the German authorities will immediately seek to inform any next-of-kin in Germany of that person’s death and offer their assistance. If the deceased’s next-of-kin lives in the United States and there are no relatives or friends in Germany , the German authorities will contact the embassy or consulate for assistance in notifying the next-of-kin . The embassy or consulate will, in turn, contact the next-of-kin at the earliest possible time to notify them of the death and offer information about making arrangements for the disposition of the deceased’s remains. For your gardener grandpa, we can set up our chapel with a fruit and veggie stand filled with his favorite produce.
In these cases, the insurance company may pay for most or all of the costs to ship the remains and personal effects. Complete the form, and a funeral planning advisor will contact you right away today. We remain committed to the health of our guests and are proud to offer remote planning consultations. Request a free quote online and you’ll be connected with a local funeral planning professional. By phone, text and email, get all of your questions answered from the comfort of your own home.
Up to 20 copies of the Report of Death, issued at the time of death, will be provided by the embassy or consulate free of charge. If additional copies are needed in the future, they can be obtained for a fee from the Department of State. Per German regulations, embalming should not be performed for persons who die of a quarantinable communicable disease, including COVID-19. As the CDC guidelines only permit the return of embalmed remains in a hermetically sealed casket,transportation of remains of COVID-19 deceased is not permitted at this time. FordeceasedU.S.citizen tourists, the next-of-kin should consider checking to see if the deceased purchased a travel insurance policy. If such a policy exists, please contact the insurance company before making any arrangements.
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Established in 1962, Palms Memorial Park sits on more than 50 acres. The Sarasota cemeteryoffers traditional in-ground burial, above-ground mausoleum entombment and a cremation garden with columbaria as well as private family estates. Our mission is to provide a beautiful final resting place that suits your family tradition and personal desire. In some cases, the German authorities require an autopsy to be preformed in order to complete the documentation of the death. The Report of Death can only be issued after the German authorities complete their documentation of the death and the embassy or consulate has received the necessary documentation from the next-of-kin. Certified copies of the Report of Death will be sent to the next-of-kin or legal representative and the original will be sent to the Department of State for permanent filing.
In 1996, a funeral home opened at Palms Memorial Park, providing a convenient place to make funeral and cremation arrangements. Palms Memorial Park opened in 1962 and has served the people of Sarasota for nearly 60 years. Originally a cemetery for "snowbirds,” people who came to Sarasota from colder parts of the country during the winter and returned home during the summer, it grew to serve even the permanent residents over the years. Palms Memorial Park also has 2 veterans gardens, a Masonic garden, 4 sections dedicated to area temples and a section reserved for members of the Apostolic Christian Church. Whether you’re acting in the moment or planning ahead, let us guide you.
This document is in English and is normally based upon the German death certificate. It can generally be used in U.S. courts to help settle estate matters. It should be noted that preparation and air shipment are carried out in accordance with the laws of and facilities available in Germany, and in some cases, the services fall short of those expected in the United States. Death is a time of crisis for one’s family and friends no matter where it takes place. If a death occurs overseas, the experience can be even more traumatic, especially if the procedures involved are not clearly understood.
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