Honor A Veteran
Those who serve in the Military do a great honor to our country—and as such, they deserve to be honored themselves. One way to honor our veterans is to pay proper respects to them as they pass away, something that may look different from one family to the next. Your chosen funeral home is available to work with military families to develop memorial services that truly celebrate the life and service of deceased veterans—whether that means a full military service or an intimate family gathering.
The Benefits of Veteran Services
Military services are not just significant ways to honor our nation’s heroes—there are other benefits, as well:
Veterans Burial
The veterans interment process includes the placement of American flags on the casket or alongside the urn, as well as commemorative headstone markers or medallions that are used to denote patriotic service. The burial service itself may include the involvement of current service members or veterans.
Funeral Honors Ceremony
One common way to honor veterans is with the Funeral Honors Ceremony, in which the flag is folded and presented to surviving family members while Taps is played. At least two Funeral Honors detail members—that is, Armed Forces members—are present for this. Different levels of Funeral Honors exist depending on the rank of the veteran.
The Benefits of Veteran Services
Military services are not just significant ways to honor our nation’s heroes—there are other benefits, as well:
- A flag is provided, at no cost, to drape over the casket or to place alongside the urn.
- Headstone markers or medallions can be obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs at no cost.
- Families may receive the Presidential Memorial Certificate, signed by the current Commander in Chief.
- Military services can be held in either private or military funerals.
Veterans Burial
The veterans interment process includes the placement of American flags on the casket or alongside the urn, as well as commemorative headstone markers or medallions that are used to denote patriotic service. The burial service itself may include the involvement of current service members or veterans.
Funeral Honors Ceremony
One common way to honor veterans is with the Funeral Honors Ceremony, in which the flag is folded and presented to surviving family members while Taps is played. At least two Funeral Honors detail members—that is, Armed Forces members—are present for this. Different levels of Funeral Honors exist depending on the rank of the veteran.