Veterans Services

Honoring Our Heroes

We are proud to serve the families of those who served our nation. Our veteran funeral services incorporate the full military honors your loved one earned, creating a tribute that reflects their dedication and sacrifice.

Military Funeral Honors

Eligible veterans are entitled to military funeral honors, which we coordinate on your behalf.

Flag Folding & Presentation

The American flag is ceremonially folded into a triangle and presented to the next of kin with the words "On behalf of a grateful nation..."

Playing of Taps

The haunting notes of Taps, played by a bugler, honor the veteran's service and sacrifice.

Honor Guard

A uniformed honor guard from the veteran's branch of service may be available for the ceremony.

Rifle Volley

Three volleys fired by a rifle party, a tradition dating back centuries to honor fallen warriors.

Veterans Benefits

We help families navigate the benefits available to eligible veterans.

The Department of Veterans Affairs provides several benefits to help with funeral and burial expenses. Our staff is knowledgeable about these programs and can assist with the paperwork.

VA Burial Benefits Include:

Burial Allowance Partial reimbursement of burial and funeral costs
Plot Allowance Allowance toward the cost of a burial plot
Headstone/Marker Government-furnished headstone or grave marker
Presidential Memorial Certificate Signed by the current President, honoring the veteran's service
Burial Flag A United States flag to drape the casket

Who Is Eligible?

Military funeral honors are provided for:

Veterans who served on active duty
Military members on active duty
Members and former members of the Selected Reserve
Former military members who departed under honorable conditions

The DD-214 discharge document is typically needed to verify eligibility.

National Cemetery Burial

Eligible veterans may be buried in a VA national cemetery at no cost. Benefits include:

Gravesite in a national cemetery
Opening and closing of the grave
Perpetual care of the gravesite
Government headstone or marker
Burial flag

Documents to Gather

Having these documents ready helps us quickly arrange military honors and file for benefits.

DD-214

Military discharge document (most important)

Birth Certificate

Original or certified copy

Social Security Card

Or the number if card unavailable

Marriage Certificate

If applicable, for surviving spouse benefits

Don't have the DD-214? We can help you request a copy from the National Personnel Records Center. In most cases, we can verify service through other means while awaiting the official document.