We're proud to do our part in honoring our country's veterans, and giving back to those whose sacrifice and patriotism define our great nation. Our duty is to provide you and your family with professional and dignified assistance during your time of need, and to support you in honoring your loved one for their dedication and selfless service.
We would be honored to help you make arrangements for any combination of traditional military tributes.
Traditional Elements & Honors
Standard honor military funerals can include:
- The US flag draped over the casket then folded and given to the next of kin following the service
- 2-3 Military Personnel
- The playing of Taps by a lone bugler or an audio recording
- A Final Salute at the gravesite
Full honor military funerals can include:
- Military Pallbearers
- A 21-gun salute
- The US flag draped over the casket then folded and given to the next of kin following the service
- 6-7 Military Personnel
- The playing of Taps by a lone bugler or an audio recording
- A Final Salute at the gravesite
Other Veteran Benefits
In addition to coordinating honors related to the service itself, we can help you communicate with the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to arrange for:
- Headstones or Markers. The VA provides headstones and markers for the graves of veterans anywhere in the world and for eligible dependents of veterans buried in national, state veteran or military cemeteries.
- Burial in a VA National Cemetery. This includes the gravesite, opening and closing of the grave, a minimal outer burial container, and perpetual care.>
- Reimbursement of Burial Expenses. For information on eligibility and the different levels of potential reimbursement, please review their Guide to VA Burial Allowances.
Additional Resources
Please visit the following links for detailed information about the options available for honoring service members and other aspects of military funerals:
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website. Click on Veteran Services and look underneath the Burials & Memorials heading.
- Veterans' Funeral and Burial Benefits. Helpful information from Funeral Consumers Alliance.
- Honoring Those Who Served. An explanation of the various types of honors available for military funerals.