MEMORIAL

Veteran Services

Each veteran we serve has their own story of courage, sacrifice, and dedication, and we’re here to ensure their farewell reflects that legacy with dignity and respect.


Our veteran services are centered on gratitude, honor, and creating a tribute worthy of their service. From arranging military honors to guiding families through benefits, we work closely with you to ensure every detail upholds their memory and the values they lived by. From the first step to the final salute, we are here to guide you with care, compassion, and deep respect.

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Memorial Services for Veterans

To create a meaningful and personal service, think about the moments you shared and what made your loved one special. Consider their interests, favorite places, and lasting qualities. Listing memories and achievements can help shape a tribute that truly reflects their life.

Honoring the Lives of Those Who Risked All for Ours

A veteran’s funeral is more than a farewell—it is a meaningful tribute to a life of service, sacrifice, and dedication. It is our privilege to help families honor the legacy of those who served with courage and commitment.



Our knowledgeable staff will guide you through each step, including assistance with veterans’ benefits and the coordination of military honors. We are dedicated to ensuring your loved one is recognized with the respect and dignity they have earned.

Eligibility for Veteran's Benefits

Military funeral honors are free of charge and mandated by law for eligible veterans. Eligibility will be verified by the veteran’s DD-214, or discharge papers. Eligible members include:



  • Military members on active duty or in the Selected Reserve.
  • Former military members who served on active duty and departed under honorable conditions.
  • Former military members who completed at least one term of enlistment or period of initial obligated service in the Selected Reserve and departed under honorable conditions.
  • Former military members discharged from the Selected Reserve due to a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty.

Eligibility for Veteran's Benefits

Military funeral honors are free of charge and mandated by law for eligible veterans. Eligibility will be verified by the veteran’s DD-214, or discharge papers. Eligible members include:



  • Military members on active duty or in the Selected Reserve.
  • Former military members who served on active duty and departed under honorable conditions.
  • Former military members who completed at least one term of enlistment or period of initial obligated service in the Selected Reserve and departed under honorable conditions.
  • Former military members discharged from the Selected Reserve due to a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty.

Traditional Honors

At minimum, eligible veterans are entitled to the folding and presenting of the American flag to the next of kin and the playing of Taps by a bugler or recording. These honors are performed by an honor guard detail that consists of at least two members of the Armed Forces. One member must be a representative from the branch in which the veteran served, and this member will be the individual who presents the flag. Honors can also include:



  • A three-volley rifle salute to represent duty, honor, and country
  • The U.S. flag draped over the casket
  • A final salute at the gravesite

Veteran's Benefits

In addition to coordinating honors related to the service itself, we can help you communicate with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to arrange for:



  • Presidential Memorial Certificate: A certificate signed by the President honoring the veteran’s service.
  • Headstones or Markers: Provided by the VA for veterans and eligible dependents, worldwide.
  • Memorial Plots: If remains aren’t available, the VA offers a plot and marker in a national cemetery. For other cemeteries, only the marker is provided.
  • Burial in a VA National Cemetery: Includes gravesite, opening/closing, grave box, and perpetual care.
  • Burial Expense Reimbursement: Eligibility and reimbursement levels are detailed in the VA’s Burial and Memorial Benefits Guide.

Veteran Burial Benefits

The veterans death benefits help cover the burial, funeral and transportation costs associated with the deceased’s services and disposition.

Who Qualifies?

  • A veteran who didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge
  • A service member who died while on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty for training
  • The spouse or minor child of a veteran, even if the veteran died first
  • In some cases, the unmarried adult dependent child of a veteran

How do I Apply?

You can apply online here or by mail after completing the VA Form 21P-530.

What if I need help?

Our staff is committed to providing quality service and professional assistance to help families complete the necessary forms to obtain benefits. For online information visit here or VA office 800-827-1000.

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Burial and Funeral Services

The service for veterans will be determined by the status of the veteran. The basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony includes the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veterans family and the playing of Taps. The ceremony is performed by a funeral honors detail consisting of at least two members of the Armed Forces. For further information please visit: https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/veterans-burial-allowance

Headstones for Veterans

The Department of Veteran Affairs provides a headstone for unmarked graves of an eligible deceased veteran at no charge. To request a headstone, grave marker, or niche marker fill out VA Form 10-1330 and send to:

Fax: 800-455-7143
Or mail the discharge papers and the form to:
Memorial products Service (41B)
Department of Veteran Affairs
5109 Russell Road
Quantico, VA 22134-3903of the Armed Forces.\


For more information please visit: https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/memorial-items/headstones-markers-medallions/

A man is holding an american flag over a coffin at a funeral.
A man is holding an american flag over a coffin at a funeral.

Burial Flags

You may be eligible for a burial flag if you’re the next of kin or a close friend of the Veteran or Reservist and one of the descriptions below is true for that person. Form VA form 27-2008 will need to be filled out and given to your Funeral Director, a VA Regional office, or a United States Post Office. For further information visit https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/memorial-items/burial-flags/

Presidential Memorial Certificate

You may be eligible if you meet both of the requirements listed below.

  1. The Veteran or Reservist is eligible for burial in a national cemetery
  2. You’re next of kin, family member, or close friend of the Veteran or Reservist (or an authorized service representative for a family member or friend of the Veteran or Reservist)


To request more copies of PMC please download and fill out VA Form 40-0247. For further information please visit: https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/memorial-items/presidential-memorial-certificates/

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