Honoring Veterans

Veterans Services

It is one of our great honors to assist in serving our Veteran’s and their families. We hold a deep appreciation for all Veterans who have served and are committed to providing exceptional service and professional assistance to ensure families receive all Veterans Benefits they so rightfully deserve. When entrusted with the care of a Veteran, we review the below benefits and ensure that any and all benefits are properly presented and received. 

Military Funeral Honors 

Military honors includes the folding and presentation of the American flag by representatives from the Veteran’s branch of service to the family and the playing of “Taps” for all to hear. It is often presented at the graveside as the final and fitting tribute honoring the Veteran’s service to our country while lifting the spirits of the family. We encourage all families of Veterans to consider this beautiful yet simple and lasting tribute. 

Who is eligible for Military Funeral Honors?

• Military members on active duty or in the Selected Reserve.

• Former military members who served on active duty and departed under conditions other than dishonorable.

• Former military members who completed at least one term of enlistment or period of initial obligated service in the Selected Reserve and departed under conditions other than dishonorable.

• Former military members discharged from the Selected Reserve due to a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty.
  

Veterans Marker or Headstone

On behalf of the Veteran’s family, we regularly complete and submit the application for a Veteran’s Marker to be installed at the eligible Veteran’s gravesite. We are honored to provide this service for our Veteran’s and their families.

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Who is Eligible for a Veterans Marker?

Presidential Memorial Certificate 

This is an official engraved certificate expressing the nation's recognition of the Veteran's service and bears the signature of the current US President. 

Who is Eligible for a Presidential Memorial Certificate?

• You’re the 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



• The Veteran or Reservist is eligible for burial in a national cemetery
  

VA Burial Expenses / Benefits

When eligible we complete and submit the application for a Veteran’s Burial Benefits for reimbursement of some burial expenses. The Veteran’s death benefits help cover the burial, funeral and transportation costs associated with the deceased’s services and disposition. 

Who is Eligible for Burial Benefits?

The Veteran must not have received a dishonorable discharge, and one of these circumstances must be true:

• The Veteran died as a result of a service-connected disability (a disability related to service), or

• The Veteran died while getting VA care, either at a VA facility or at a facility contracted by VA, or

• The Veteran died while traveling with proper authorization, and at VA’s expense, either to or from a facility for an examination, or to receive treatment or care, or

• The Veteran died with an original or reopened claim for VA compensation or pension pending at the time of death, and they would’ve been entitled to benefits before the time of death, or

• The Veteran died while receiving a VA pension or compensation, or

• The Veteran died while eligible for compensation or a VA pension at their time of death, but instead received full military retirement or disability pay
  

Or:

• The Veteran had been getting a VA pension or compensation when they died, or



• The Veteran had chosen to get military retired pay instead of compensation