Veteran Resources - End of Life

Honor Guard

Unfortunately, nearly 10 million aging veterans were never given respect and gratitude for their service. Many of our...

Massachusetts Veteran Memorial Cemeteries

There are two state veterans’ cemeteries in Massachusetts, one in Agawam and one in Winchendon. The cemeteries are...

Memorial Affairs and Death Benefits (DAV)

If you think you might qualify for veterans’ death benefits, a DAV national service officer (NSO) can help...

Memorial Plots

For a veteran whose remains aren’t available for burial VA will provide a plot and headstone or marker...

Military Funeral Honors

Military Funeral Honors are available for an eligible veteran, free of charge, if requested by the family. To...

Military Funeral Honors (AMVETS)

By law, as of 1 January 2000, Congress guaranteed Veterans’ Funeral Honors. All eligible veterans are entitled to...

Military Memorial and Burial Benefits Explained

As a service member or military family member you should be aware of your memorial benefits before you...

Military Retiree Burial Benefits

Although it is not appealing to consider, as a retired servicemember it is important to know about your...

Military Retiree Casualty DOs and DON’Ts

Upon the death of a military retiree, the next of kin should call the Defense Finance and Accounting Service...

Missing in America Project

Why We’re Here The purpose of the MIA Project is to locate, identify and inter the unclaimed cremated...