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Veteran's & Family
Veterans & Family Memorial Care
is "the Veterans Choice" when it comes to veterans funerals,
veterans cremations and veterans burial. The exclusive, certified VFMC
provider in your community is part of a national network of family owned
and operated funeral homes that honor and pay tribute to veterans each
and every day.
Look for the VFMC Membership Certificate
and Client Bill Rights hanging in the lobby or entry area of the funeral
home to ensure the highest level of ethical business standards and integrity.
Certified VFMC providers, many of whom
are veterans themselves have deep roots in their communities, and work
closely with Vietnam Veterans of America, VFW, American Legion and other
Veterans Service Organizations.
All across America local hospices have
embraced the VFMC Client's Bill of Rights and are working closely with
certified VFMC providers to ensure that veterans and their families
take full advantage of the benefits and savings they have so honorably
earned.
Military Funeral
Honors
"Honoring Those Who Served"
is the title of the DOD program for providing dignified military funeral
honors to veterans who have defended our nation. While military funeral
honors are a long-standing tradition within the armed forces, this DOD
program is in response to the new law governing funeral honors for eligible
veterans.
Upon the family's request, the law
requires that every eligible veteran receive military funeral honors
ceremony to include folding and presenting the United States burial
flag and playing of Taps. The law defines a military honors detail as
consisting of two or more uniformed military persons with at least one
member of the veteranīs parent service of the armed forces.
The DOD program calls for funeral home
directors to request military funeral honors on behalf of the veteran's
family. Veterans organizations may assist in the provision of military
funeral honors. When military funeral honors at a national cemetery
are desired, they are arranged prior the committal service by the funeral
home.
Family Owned vs.
Corporate
Why choose a family-owned funeral home?
Family-owned funeral homes are locally owned and operated, independent
funeral homes. Many families have been in funeral service for generations.
They have a personal relationship with the community and are actively
involved in the communities they serve. They strive to offer the highest
quality of service and merchandise to their families. They are sensitive
to the needs of the community in which they live and serve.
With family-owned funeral homes, everything
they do reflects their ongoing commitment to provide affordable, quality
services to the community.
From outward appearances you cannot
tell whether a funeral home is family or corporate-owned. All exclusive,
Certified VFMC Providers are family-owned and operated. affording each
family peace of mind in knowing that their loved one is being cared
for with dignity and respect.
Veteranīs Free
Burial Benefits
Free burial is available at all VA
national cemeteries to any deceased veteran of wartime or peacetime
service (other than training) who was discharged under condition other
than dishonorable.
Free burial is also available to an
eligible veteran's spouse, minor child(ren) and, under certain conditions,
to unmarried adult children.
Headstones and markers are provided
for the gravesite of those interred in the national cemeteries for FREE.
The U.S. Department Veterans Affairs
does an excellent job providing Veterans Burial Benefits if you use
a VA National Cemetery for burial. However...
The VA DOES NOT provide or pay for
the funeral or cremation arrangements, transportation or military honors,
all of which can be arranged through your local Certified Veterans &
Family Memorial Care Provider.
The VA prepares the gravesite, carries
out the burial, furnishes a headstone or marker, and a flag, and provides
perpetual care. Most VA National Cemeteries accommodate cremation inurnment
in addition to traditional casket burial.
Register Online
www.VeteransFuneralHomes.com
Click on the dog tags on top of the
VFMC website to register for a 10% discount off funeral or cremation
pre-arrangements.
* Discounts apply to honorably discharged
veterans and spouses when making pre-paid arrangements.
* Discounts apply to services and
merchandise only.
* Discounts may not be applied when
selecting from a discount pricing package that may be offered by the
funeral home.
* Discounts only valid with online
registration.
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