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Military Funeral Honors

The Military Funeral Honors Program sets policy, assigns responsibilities and provides procedures for funeral support.

Military funeral honors ceremonies are the final demonstration a grateful nation can provide to a veteran’s family.

The Military Funeral Honors Program establishes policy, assigns responsibilities and provides procedures for military funeral support. One-time military funeral honors are available to eligible beneficiaries upon request.

Learn who is eligible for this tribute, how to request funeral honors, the role of the casualty assistance officer and what is included in the funeral honors detail. Also discover how the ceremony differs from service branch to service branch in terms of traditions and customs.

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Online memorial honors service members who died while serving on active duty.
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Understanding Military Funeral Honors
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Military Funeral Honors Directory
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.
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Military In Lasting Tribute
The Military In Lasting Tribute memorial honors service members who died on active duty from 1985 to the present. In this episode, a survivor explains what honoring their loved one has meant to them.
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Understanding Military Funeral Honors
Determine eligibility and get support for Military Funeral Honors by utilizing these resources.
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Disposition Options for Military Families
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.
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