Government Benefits
Veteran Benefits Center
Educational resources on government veteran burial benefits — military funeral honors, burial flags, VA burial allowances, national cemeteries, and more.
The Taps2 Veteran Benefits Center is an educational resource for veteran families navigating the landscape of government burial benefits. These benefits are administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs and other government agencies — they are separate from Taps2's private veteran cremation program.
Taps2's licensed funeral professionals are experienced in helping families understand and access these government benefits. The information below is provided as a general educational resource. Eligibility for each benefit is determined by the appropriate government agency.
Military Funeral Honors
Qualifying veterans are entitled to military funeral honors, including a flag-folding ceremony and the playing of Taps.
Burial Flags
An American flag is provided to honor the memory of a veteran's military service. The flag is presented to the next of kin at the funeral.
VA Burial Allowances
The VA provides burial allowances to help cover funeral and burial costs for eligible veterans.
Veteran Headstones & Markers
The VA provides headstones, markers, and medallions to memorialize eligible veterans buried in any cemetery.
Presidential Memorial Certificates
An engraved paper certificate signed by the President of the United States, expressing the nation's gratitude for a veteran's service.
VA National Cemeteries
Eligible veterans and certain family members may be buried in one of the VA's national cemeteries at no cost.
State Veterans Cemeteries
Many states operate veterans cemeteries that provide burial options for eligible veterans and their dependents.
Cremated Remains & Veteran Cemeteries
Eligible veterans' cremated remains may be interred in national and state veterans cemeteries.
Veteran Eligibility Basics
An overview of the general eligibility requirements for VA burial benefits.
Veteran Family Document Checklist
A practical checklist of documents veteran families should gather when arranging services.
How Funeral Professionals Help With Veteran Benefits
How a licensed funeral professional can assist families in accessing and coordinating veteran burial benefits.
The benefits described on this page are government programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies. They are not Taps2 programs. Taps2 provides educational information and professional assistance in accessing these benefits — it does not administer them. Eligibility is determined solely by the appropriate government agency.
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