As a servicemember or military family member, you should be aware of your memorial benefits before you need them. The memorial and burial section link below offers a comprehensive list of benefits offered to pay respect to those who have served.
Burial and Flag Benefits
UNDERSTANDING MEMORIAL/BURIAL BENEFITS
In return for the sacrifices of those who are serving, or have
served, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department
of Defense provide several memorial and burial services for eligible
active-duty, Reserve Guard, and retired and veteran members.
The following information is presented to assist you in planning
for, and dealing with, one of life's most unpleasant times. Below
is a list of the memorial benefits you may be entitled to:
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Burial Expenses
- Burial Flags
- Death Gratuity
- Death Pension
- Funeral Honors
- Headstones and Markers
- Memorial Benefits Eligibility
- Memorial Benefits Explained
- National Cemeteries
- Presidental Certificates
- Retiree Burial Benefits
- State Cemeteries
- Support Organizations
- Tradgedy Assistance Programs
- Survivor Benefits