From the Desk of Bobby Broneske:
Coalition Officer and Gulf War Veteran
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Memorial and Burial Benefits
Week of February 14, 2011
http://www.military.com/military-report/memorial-and-burial-benefits-021411?ESRC=miltrep.nl
As a servicemember or military family member you should be aware of your
memorial benefits before you need them. The Memorial and Burial Benefits
section offers a comprehensive list of benefits offered to pay respect
to those who have served.
http://www.military.com/benefits/burial-and-memorial?ESRC=mr.nl
Understanding Memorial Benefits
In return for the sacrifices made by those who are serving, or have served,
the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense
provide several memorial and burial services for eligible active-duty,
Reserve, Guard, retired and veteran members.
As a servicemember or military family member you should to be aware of your memorial benefits before you need them. The following information is presented to assist you in planning for, or dealing with, one of life's most unpleasant times. The following section offers a comprehensive list of benefits offered to pay respect to those who have served.
Memorial Benefits
•Arlington National Cemetery
•Burial Expenses
•Burial Flags
•Death Gratuity
•Death Pension
•Funeral Honors
•Headstones and Markers
•Memorial Benefits Eligibility
•Memorial Benefits Explained
•National Cemeteries
•Presidential Memorial Certificates
•Retiree Burial Benefits
•State Cemeteries
•Support Organizations
•Tragedy Assistance Program
•Survivor Benefits