Casualty Assistance

The Department of Defense is committed to service members and their families. The department's Casualty Assistance Program ensures that military families have support in their time of need, including understanding all benefits and other forms of assistance. The resources and tools on this page will assist service providers and leaders in providing that critical support.

Submit questions by completing the Survivor Inquiry Form.

This Postvention Toolkit provides support and guidance to those affected by a suicide.

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Policy and Legislation

Department of Defense Policy

Service Regulations and Orders

Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance

Branch Services

Military Funeral Honors

Military Funeral Honors — A Hero’s Grace

Military Funeral Honors Directory

Military Funeral Honors Brochure

Military Funeral Honors FAQ Brochure

Flag Presentation Protocol Brochure

Funeral Director and Planner’s Frequently Asked Questions

See who is eligible for Military Funeral Honors

Military Flyovers

Military Funeral Honors Frequently Asked Questions

Military Records for Veterans Burial/Funeral Benefits Request Form

Governing Laws and Directives

Department of Defense Policy and Services Regulations

Authorized Provider Partnership Program Overview

Authorized Provider Partnership Program Frequently Asked Questions

Commander’s Reference Overview

Commander’s Reference Standards and Training

Military Funeral Honors Service Program Managers

Military Funeral Honors Related Links

Funeral Director and Planner's Resources

Military Funeral Honors - eLearning Course

Suicide Prevention and Family Support

Postvention Toolkit

Lethal Means Safety for Military Service Members and Their Families

Leader Suicide Prevention Safe Messaging Guide

Defense Suicide Prevention Office: Simple Things Save Lives

Podcast, Webinars & eLearning

Death Gratuity Benefits - eLearning Course

Are You Prepared for the Unthinkable? - Podcast

How Do I Know if I’m Receiving All of My Survivor Benefits? - Podcast

Survivor Resources Available Through Military OneSource - Webinar

Understanding Grief: Education for Caregivers - Webinar

Accessing the Interactive Online Survivor Benefits Report - Webinar

Making the Final Move - eLearning Course

Military Funeral Honors - eLearning Course

Mortuary Affairs and Grief - Webinar

For Service Providers and Leaders

A Survivor's Guide to Benefits Fact Sheet

Death Gratuity Fact Sheet

Interactive Online Survivor Benefits Report Fact Sheet

Casualty Assistance Information Paper

Guides

A Survivor's Guide to Benefits: Taking Care of Our Families

The Days Ahead: Essential Papers for Families of Fallen Service Members

Army - Guide for Families of Fallen Soldiers

Marines Casualty Assistance Calls Officer Program Guidebook

Navy Casualty Assistance Calls Officer Program Guidebook

Navy Casualty Assistance for Family Members Guidebook

United States Coast Guard Casualty Assistance Calls Officer Guidebook

Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents

Reports

Data, Research and Statistics

Interactive Online Survivor Benefit Reports