Honoring our US Veterans is an important part of life. Many End-of-Life benefits are available to Veterans that recognize and acknowledge their commitment to serving our country. Passare's latest Infographic shares relevant information on the many benefits Veterans may be eligible to receive.

1. Eligible Deceased Veterans Receive:
A US Flag and
Military Honors:
Military Funeral
Honors:
One flag is provided
per veteran.
The flag is
presented to the
next of kin or to
a friend
upon request.
Headstones
and Markers:
Flat markers are
available in granite,
marble, and bronze
Upright headstones
are available in
granite and marble.
Style must be
consistent with others
at the burial site.
US law mandates
no-cost MFH for
eligible veterans
if requested by
the family.
Local funeral service
providers can help
veteran’s families
request a MFH.
US law mandates
that a MFH burial
for an eligible
veteran must have
at least two Armed
Forces service
members
in attendance.
Presidential
Memorial
Certificates:
The PMC is an
engraved paper
certificate, signed
by the current
President, to honor
an honorably
discharged
deceased Veteran.
Eligible recipients
include the next
of kin and loved
ones of honorably
discharged deceased
veterans. Multiple
certificates may
be provided.
.
VA benefits cover some funeral or cremation
arrangements of honorably discharged veterans.
A veteran’s spouse or family should provide
documentation to verify military service.
A veteran’s spouse or family may request a US flag.
A veteran’s spouse or family may request headstones
or markers for a burial space in a private cemetery.
A veteran’s spouse or family may request military
service medals, awards and decorations in writing.
Military Funeral Honors ceremonies should be scheduled
in advance.
A veteran’s spouse or family may request a
“Presidential Memorial Certificate.”
There are eligibility requirements for burial in a VA
national cemetery.
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Contact the U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs at 1-800-749-8387 or www.vba.va.gov
for benefit eligibility and forms.