Veterans Services

Veteran Services

Our staff takes the responsibility of helping veterans receive the benefits they deserve very seriously. For that reason, we’ve compiled this list of 10 Important Facts About Your VA Burial Benefits. For more information, or to obtain any necessary forms and paperwork, contact us directly or click the link here: Veterans Burial Benefits.

10 Important Facts About Your VA Burial Benefits

  1. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits do not cover all the funeral or cremation arrangements of honorably discharged veterans.
  2. You will need documentation to verify military service.
  3. A veteran’s family must request a United States flag.
  4. Military Funeral Honors ceremonies must be scheduled in advance.
  5. Veterans’ caskets are not free.
  6. A “Presidential Memorial Certificate” must be requested.
  7. If you choose not to be buried in a VA national cemetery, monetary burial benefit are limited.
  8. There are eligibility requirements for burial in a VA national cemetery.
  9. Headstones or markers for a burial space in a private cemetery must be requested.
  10. The issuance or replacement of military service medals, awards and decorations must be requested in writing.

The Veteran

When arranging for veterans' burial services, you can rely on us to complete all the necessary paperwork involved in obtaining the military death and burial benefits that are available. These can include:
  1. Burial Flag
  2. Headstone or Marker
  3. Burial in a National or State Veterans Administration Cemetery
  4. Presidential Memorial Certificate
We will also help you secure your potential veterans benefits, such as life insurance, burial flags, government markers, and help coordinate military presence for any funeral service.

Social Security Benefits - We will notify the Social Security Administration of the death. We will explain and help you apply for any benefits you may be entitled to through Social Security.

Death Certificates - We will help you in obtaining a death certificate which can be important for insurance purposes and other issues.

Call us at 409-283-3031 to learn how we can work together to pay tribute to your veteran.
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