Authorized Provider Partnership Program

October 2021
The Authorized Provider Partnership Program allows the use of community volunteers to augment the legislated two-person uniformed detail for veteran funerals. This Department of Defense program is authorized by . …
Podcast

Honor Guard Services

Podcast | May 2022
In this podcast, two members of the Nellis Air Force Base Honor Guard share their perspectives on what military funeral honors means to families and what it means to perform this solemn ceremony.

International Military Funeral Honors Directory

October 2020
Funeral planners or family members of eligible deceased veterans may request Military Funeral Honors by contacting the military funeral honors coordinator listed by country or province on the International Military Funeral Honors page. They can. …
Resources

Veterans & Military Funeral Honors – Resources

Resources | October 2020
The Department of Veterans Affairs and other government agencies offer a substantial number of programs and services for veterans, their dependents and survivors. Beyond benefits, these programs and services can help you make the most of your. …
Benefits

Veterans & Military Funeral Honors – Benefits

Benefits | October 2020
As a veteran, you may be eligible to choose between two GI Bill programs for educational benefits: the Post-9/11 GI Bill and the Montgomery GI Bill. If you served at least 90 days of active duty since Sept. 11, 2001, you may be. …

Commander’s Reference Standards and Training

July 2022
Just as armed forces honor guard members adhere to ceremony and appearance standards, authorized provider partners should likewise meet similar standards. Your training should include a description of acceptable uniform combinations, as well as. …

Commander’s Reference

October 2022
Commanders of honor guards, when your unit needs support, there is help. The Authorized Provider Partnership Program provides trained. …
Podcast

Disposition Options for Military Families

Podcast | December 2022
This podcast discusses the various final disposition options available to family members if their service member dies, plus overviews the support available to help them during this difficult time.

Military Funeral Honors: Burial at Sea Program

July 2022

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.