Military Funeral Honors Eligibility
Article | September 2021
Military funeral honors are provided to recognize the sacrifice and contributions of our nation’s veterans.
Military Funeral Honors — A Hero’s Grace
General | December 2021
This video honors those who have served their country, including a poem that pays tribute to their honorable and faithful service. It also provides an overview for funeral planners of military funeral honors elements.. …
What to Expect During Military Funeral Honors
Article | October 2021
From the folding of the flag to the sounding of Taps, here is a guide to what you can expect during military funeral honors.
Frequently Asked Questions About Military Funeral Honors
Article | April 2020
The Military Funeral Honors program includes several key elements that your casualty assistance officer or Military Funeral Honors coordinator can guide you through. In addition, here are some frequently asked questions and answers to navigating the traditional process.
Funeral and Burial Benefits for Service Members
Article | March 2022
The military ensures that service members who die on active duty receive recognition and proper burial services, and that their survivors are provided support.
Making Funeral and Final Arrangements
Article | November 2020
Your casualty assistance officer, or CAO, or mortuary officer is there to assist you with making funeral and burial arrangements in honor of your loved one’s service and sacrifice.
What is Estate Planning?
Article | February 2022
Estate planning ensures that you have your affairs in order for your loved ones in the event of your death and makes sure they are cared for according to your wishes.
Gold Star and Surviving Family Member Representatives
Article | September 2021
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.
Grief and Loss of a Loved One, The Days Ahead
Article | November 2020
Grief is a natural response when a loved one dies. How you grieve depends on your personality, your life experiences, the nature of your loss and your coping style.
Webinar Provides Guidance for Mortuary Affairs Workers
Article | January 2021
This presentation is designed to help military mortuary affairs employees recognize their own grief and find ways to cope with the emotional challenges of their job.
Accessing Your Online Survivor Benefits Reports
Article | November 2022
Survivors can access their interactive Online Survivor Benefits Report through an updated process using a linked email address.
Stepsiblings Now Included in Gold Star Lapel Button Program
Article | July 2021
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.
Understanding the Role of the Casualty Assistance Officer
Article | November 2020
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.
Overview of Casualty Assistance
Article | November 2022
The Defense Department Casualty Assistance program ensures that military families have support in their time of need, including understanding all benefits and other forms of assistance.
Military Funeral Honors
September 2020
Funeral planners or family members of eligible deceased veterans may request funeral honors by contacting a representative at the number listed in the Military Funeral Honors Directory for their area. They can also. …
Military Funeral Honors
Podcast | April 2022
This podcast covers events from the 2022 International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association Convention and how such events help the Defense Department in providing military funeral honors.
Military Funeral Honors – The Essentials
Essentials | March 2020
Military Funeral Honors provides a final tribute to eligible veterans and a meaningful ceremony to their families. Military OneSource provides information to help you navigate the process to arrange Military Funeral Honors.
Military Funeral Honors Brochure
Product | August 2022
Funeral Director’s and Planner’s Resources
May 2022
Military OneSource provides funeral directors and planners with helpful information and resources to coordinate military funeral honors. For assistance requesting military funeral honors, use the . …
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 . …
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