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Veteran Funeral Services in Southern California

Honoring our Veterans

A military funeral is a tradition-rich ceremony rooted in respect and gratitude and reflects their service, dedication, and sacrifices for our country. Veteran funerals can incorporate a tribute to their service such as Military Honors ceremony, displaying flags, medals, or other symbols of their service. It’s our privilege to recognize our nation’s veterans’ commendable commitment and altruism, as we honor their sacrifices and patriotism. Our experienced directors offer administrative help with obtaining a burial flag and scheduling Military Honors ceremonies here in our chapel, at churches, and cemeteries throughout Orange County and Southern California.

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The Military Funeral Honors Ceremony

A central part of any military or veteran funeral is the honors ceremony. Military Funeral Honors are provided free of charge to honorably discharged veterans. This tribute includes the following:

  • The Playing of “Taps”
  • Folding of the Flag by the Honor Guard
  • Presentation of the Flag

What Does a Military Funeral Consist Of?

A military funeral is a tradition-rich ceremony rooted in respect and gratitude. It may include several distinctive elements to honor a service member’s bravery. Standard honor military funerals typically include:

  • A Chaplain for family members
  • Flag Presentation Service by the chaplain of the American Legion
  • A Final Salute at the gravesite

The Funeral Honors Ceremony

A central part of any military or veteran funeral is the Honors Ceremony. Military Funeral Honors are provided free of charge to honorably discharged veterans. This tribute includes the following:

  • The Playing of “Taps”
  • Flag Folding by the Honor Guard
  • Flag Presentation

The Benefits of Military and Veteran Services

Choosing veteran services ensures that your loved one receives a proper send-off that upholds traditions honoring their military service. Some of the benefits of military and veteran services that extend beyond ceremonies include:

  • Burial Benefits – Eligible veterans may receive interment benefits at national cemeteries, including a burial site, perpetual care, and a government-issued headstone or marker.  For more information regarding veteran funeral service, please visit https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/veterans-burial-allowance/.

Other Veteran Benefits

In addition to coordinating honors related to the service itself, we can help you communicate with the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Other veteran benefits may include:

  • A Presidential Memorial Certificate – This tribute is a formal acknowledgment from our nation, recognizing the service of our late veterans. It features the veteran’s name inscribed and comes with the official signature of the president. These certificates are issued to honor the names of those who have honorably discharged their duties and have since passed on.
  • Headstone or Markers – The VA provides gravestones or markers for our veterans’ resting places worldwide, extending this service to eligible dependents of the veterans interred in national, state veteran, or military cemeteries.
  • A Presidential Memorial Certificate – This tribute is a formal acknowledgment from our nation, recognizing the service of our late veterans. It features the veteran’s name inscribed and comes with the official signature of the president. These certificates are issued to honor the names of those who have honorably discharged their duties and have since passed on.
  • Headstone or Markers – The VA provides gravestones or markers for our veterans’ resting places worldwide, extending this service to eligible dependents of the veterans interred in national, state veteran, or military cemeteries.

Other Veteran Benefi ts

Eligible veterans may receive interment benefits at national cemeteries, including a burial site, perpetual care, and a government-issued headstone or marker. For more information regarding veteran funeral benefits and eligibility, please visit https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/.

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