Many families want to understand what honors or benefits may be available for a veteran loved one. Depending on eligibility, veterans may qualify for burial in a national cemetery, military funeral honors, and other VA benefits.
Our team can help guide you through these options and point you toward the right resources so you know where to begin.
Arranging military honors or burial in a national cemetery is typically handled through the Department of Veterans Affairs or the appropriate military office.
Our team can help point you to the right contacts and explain what to expect so you feel more confident navigating these steps.
We are honored to provide veteran cremation services with care and respect for those who served our country. As a small gesture of gratitude, veterans who choose our services receive a $100 discount.
Cremation is not automatically free for all veterans. However, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may provide certain burial benefits or reimbursements for eligible veterans that can help offset some costs.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides certain burial benefits for eligible veterans, but cremation services are usually arranged privately. Some families may qualify for partial reimbursement or burial benefits depending on eligibility and circumstances.
Yes. Cremated remains can be buried in a VA national cemetery or placed in a columbarium niche. Eligible veterans may also receive a government marker, burial flag, and other honors.
Most eligible veterans may receive military funeral honors, which typically include the folding and presentation of the U.S. flag and the playing of “Taps.” These honors recognize the veteran’s service to the country.
To apply for veteran cremation or burial benefits, families typically need the veteran’s discharge papers (DD Form 214), a death certificate, and receipts for cremation or burial expenses. These documents are submitted to the VA along with the required application form.
Yes. A United States burial flag may be presented to the next of kin as a symbol of the veteran’s service, even when cremation is chosen.
Yes. Eligible surviving spouses, children, or parents may qualify for bereavement counseling through VA Vet Centers, which offer free support, counseling, and referrals during the grieving process.
Yes. The VA may provide a government headstone or grave marker for eligible veterans. This tribute can be placed in national, state, or military cemeteries, and in some cases private cemeteries.
The VA may provide veteran medallions that can be attached to an existing private headstone or marker. These medallions identify the individual as a veteran or recognize a Medal of Honor recipient.
A Presidential Memorial Certificate is an engraved paper certificate signed by the President of the United States. It honors the veteran’s service and is presented to the family in recognition of their loved one’s dedication to the country.