Memorial
Veteran Services
Our staff is committed to providing quality service and professional assistance to help families complete the necessary forms to obtain benefits that are provided through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for deceased veterans.
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.
Veteran Burial Benefits
Who Qualifies?
How do I Apply?
What if I need help?
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.
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 22134-3903 of the Armed Forces.
For more information please visit:
https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/memorial-items/headstones-markers-medallions/
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/
