The Defense Department’s Military In Lasting Tribute memorial honors and remembers service members who died while serving honorably on active duty from 1985 to the present.

The Department of Veterans Affairs offers urns and commemorative plaques to families who choose not to bury their veteran, but it means that they forfeit their government-issued headstone.

Joining the workforce after the death or disability of a loved one can ease financial strain. Military family members seeking employment may be eligible for special preference programs.

From the folding of the flag to the sounding of Taps, here is a guide to what you can expect during military funeral honors.

This article gives survivors information about how to access needed resources from the Defense Department and ways to offer feedback on their experiences with the Casualty Assistance program.

The DOD provides military funeral honors to recognize the sacrifice and contributions of our nation’s veterans. Learn who is eligible to receive military funeral honors.

Survivors can access their interactive Online Survivor Benefits Report through an updated process using a linked email address.

The holidays can be an especially difficult time for survivors, but there are things you can do and resources available to help you manage your grief and rediscover your joy for the season.

The Survivor Benefit Plan allows retiring service members to allocate a portion of their retirement pay to a spouse or other eligible beneficiaries upon their death.

Resources are available for those whose loved one died by suicide. This article provides important steps to take, as well as resources for support and connection with others who have been down this difficult path.

The Defense Department established eligibility requirements for requesting and validating a service member for inclusion on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance.

Surviving spouses can take steps to receive reimbursement from their TRICARE provider for any out-of-pocket costs in a timely, hassle-free manner.

This article outlines the Navy’s Burial at Sea Program, including eligibility criteria, how to initiate honors and a general timeline for honors to be carried out.

Military families face no greater challenge than dealing with the loss of a loved one who died while serving their country.

Bereavement camps, seminars and retreats offer opportunities for you to connect with people who understand how to help you with your grief journey.

Whether you are hesitant or ready to move after the death of you loved one, it is helpful to understand the housing options and moving benefits available to survivors – as well as some practical steps to take – that may assist your move when the day comes.

The National Defense Authorization Act 2014, Section 633, requires each secretary of a military department to designate a specific member to assist spouses and other dependents of service members, including Reserve Components, who die on active duty.

Surviving the suicide of a loved one is different than a natural death and can be especially traumatic. It is common for survivors to feel that they didn’t do enough to save their loved one, creating feelings of what is called survivor guilt.

Gold star families – spouses, children, parents, siblings or others whose loved one died in service to our nation – are a vital part of the nation’s military community and history.

The Gold Star Lapel Button Program has expanded to include stepsiblings among survivors eligible for the honor of receiving and wearing a pin recognizing the loss of their service member.

A new form gives survivors a place to submit their questions and concerns if they aren’t sure where to go for information regarding the benefits and support available to them.

After the death of a loved one, the last thing you want to think about is taxes. However, the government may entitle your loved one to tax forgiveness. Learn more about tax forgiveness.

After the death of a loved one, you may experience a wide range of emotions. That is natural. Finding your new normal after the death of a loved one is not the same for everyone.

In its effort to ensure that military families have support in their time of need when a service member is declared deceased, whereabouts unknown or missing, the Department of Defense's Casualty Assistance Program assigns a dedicated casualty assistance officer to advise and assist the primary next of kin.

If you're a survivor of a service member who has died on active duty, you may have the option of taking extra time to file your tax return.