Learn how the military can honor a veteran at their funeral, and find out how to get a military grave marker.
Funeral honors include the playing of "Taps," the presentation of a U.S. flag, and a detail of uniformed military personnel. Learn more about what happens during military funeral honors.
These honors are provided for free for veterans and active-duty members.
The funeral director who handles the veteran's service will request the honors.
You will need to provide the veteran's discharge papers to verify eligibility. If you need a copy, submit an emergency request for military records to the National Archives.
Veterans and reservists are eligible for other memorial items. Learn how to apply for memorials, including:
These memorials are available for veterans buried in private cemeteries. Spouses or dependent children buried at national or veterans cemeteries may also be eligible for headstones or markers.