Burial and Memorial Archive
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Military Retiree Casualty DOs and DON'Ts
Military.com | Jul 27, 2006
Upon the death of a uniformed service retiree, the next of kin should call the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), London KY. DFAS will ...
Burial Allowance
Military.com | Jan 19, 2010
VA burial allowances are partial reimbursements of an eligible veteran's burial and funeral costs. When the cause of death is not service-related,...
Military Funeral Honors
Military.com | Jul 31, 2006
The rendering of Military Funeral Honors for an eligible veteran, free of charge, is mandated by law. An honor guard detail for the burial of an el...
Military Funerals: Honoring the Honorable
Military.com | May 30, 2007
Experiencing the death of a loved one is something that we all must face during our lifetimes. If you have ever attended a military funeral, you kn...
State Veteran Cemeteries
Military.com | Jul 27, 2006
Many states have established state veterans cemeteries. Eligibility is similar to Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) national cemeteries, but may...
Retiree Burial Benefits
Military.com | Aug 01, 2006
In general, retirees are not authorized mortuary benefits at Government expense by virtue of their retired status. They may, however, be authorized...
Presidential Memorial Certificates
Military.com | Jul 26, 2006
The Presidential Memorial Certificate is a parchment certificate with a calligraphic inscription expressing the nation's grateful recognition of a ...
National Cemeteries
Military.com | Jul 26, 2006
Burial benefits in a VA national cemetery include the gravesite, opening and closing of the grave, and perpetual care. Many national cemeteries hav...
Military Retiree Burial Benefits
Military.com | Jul 27, 2006
Although it is not appealing to consider, as a retired servicemember it is important to know about your mortuary and burial benefits. This informat...
Military Memorial and Burial Benefits Explained
Military.com | Jul 26, 2006
As a servicemember or military family member you should be aware of your memorial benefits before you need them. The following information is prese...
Memorial Plots
Military.com | Jul 26, 2006
To memorialize an eligible veteran whose remains are not available for burial VA will provide a plot and headstone or marker in a national cemetery...
Headstones and Markers
Military.com | Jul 26, 2006
The Department of Veterans Affairs provides headstones and markers for the graves of veterans anywhere in the world and for eligible dependents of ...
Finance Issues
Military.com | Aug 08, 2006
The following information is presented to assist you in planning for, or dealing with, one of life's most unpleasant times.AllotmentsAll allotments...
Burial Preparations
Military.com | Jul 27, 2006
Burial preparation is a sensitive subject, but as a servicemember, veteran, or military family member you should be aware of your burial benefits b...
Burial Flags
Military.com | Aug 01, 2006
VA provides an American flag for services, and a flag to be given to the next of kin or a close associate of the deceased, at no cost, to drape the...
Burial at Sea: A Time-Honored Tradition
Military.com | May 30, 2007
Most people think a burial at sea is something that happens only in the movies, but it's an option that is still widely used today. For many Sailor...
Arlington National Cemetery
Military.com | Jul 26, 2006
Since May of 1864, Arlington National Cemetery has served as the nation's premier military cemetery and shrine honoring those men and women who ser...
VA National Cemetery Burial Eligibility
Military.com | Aug 02, 2006
VA national cemetery directors have the primary responsibility for verifying eligibility for burial in VA national cemeteries. A determination of e...
