Serving Those Who Serve Our Country
Services ProvidedWhat can the family of an eligible veteran expect?By law, military units are required to provide, at a minimum, a two-person uniformed detail to present the core elements of the Funeral Honors ceremony. The core elements of the funeral honors ceremony, which will be conducted are:
What additional Funeral Honors elements could be provided if personnel and resources are available?Additional elements that could be provided as part of the Funeral Honors ceremony include:
Burial FlagYou may apply for the burial flag by completing VA Form 27-2008, Application for United States Flag for Burial Purposes found at http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-27-2008-ARE.pdf. You may get a flag at any VA regional office or U.S. Post Office. Generally, the funeral director will help you obtain the flag.
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