What you should know about Veteran Funeral Benefits

2/4/2016

February 4, 2016
Provided by: Family-Funeral & Cremation - Pensacola, FL 850-466-5440The Veteran’s Administration (VA) provides benefits to Veterans who are “discharged or separated from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable, and have completed the required period of service”.

Through the Veterans Administration (VA), Veterans may be eligible for benefits such as: free headstones or markers, and presidential memorial certificates.
United States Veterans may also be entitled to space in any National Cemetery, should they choose to be buried or have their ashes interred there. The VA operates 125 national cemeteries. Burial options are limited to those available at a specific cemetery but may include in-ground casket, or interment of cremated remains in a columbarium, in ground or in a scatter garden. It’s important to note that he government runs these programs and benefits may change at any time.
The VA can also provide an American flag to drape the casket of a veteran and to a person entitled to retired military pay. After the funeral service, the flag may be given to the next of kin or a close associate. VA also will issue a flag on behalf of a service member who was missing in action and later presumed dead. Flags are issued at VA regional offices, national cemeteries, and at some post offices.
Veterans benefits are not paid automatically. It is your responsibility to contact the Veterans Administration.

We can assist you with the process as well.
If you have any questions on veteran’s benefits or would like assistance planning a funeral for a veteran, please contact us at 850-466-5440. Please visit our veteran’s benefits page for more details: http://www.family-funeral.com/veterans.html

Nash Rich link

5/26/2016 05:02:34 pm

I knew veterans got some kind of special treatment for funerals, but wasn't sure what. I think there is a lot to be said about having the flag draped over your casket. I just feel like there is a lot of honor in that.

Alexandria Martinez link

3/27/2018 04:38:11 pm

I was on the phone with my good friend the other day talking about a loved one that she recently lost. She has been trying to figure out some things including the veteran funeral services. It would help her a lot to know that an American flag can be provided for the veteran.

Sherry Gajos link

9/18/2018 12:01:07 pm

I appreciate that you explained what the VA provides for veterans who pass on. My best friend's father just died and she's stressed and grieving but wants to make sure he gets a flag. Thank you for the information about contacting the VA and getting a flag to drape over the casket and how it will often be given to family or close friend after the service.

Dave Anderson link

12/6/2018 03:11:57 pm

That is really cool that the VA can also provide an American flag to drape the casket of a veteran and to the person entitled to retired military pay. If I were a veteran then I would want to have the VA help me plan my funeral beforehand. That way my wife wouldn't have to worry about it and could just grieve.

12/10/2018 05:44:25 pm

It would be nice to be able to have a free headstone for my dad since he served in the military. We also need to find a good funeral home for the memorial as well. This would give us one less thing to worry about if we got the free headstone.

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