Veterans Services

Military funeral honors include the playing of “Taps,” a rifle detail, a color guard, and uniformed service members who properly fold and present the United States flag to the grieving family. These flags are typically given to the deceased’s next of kin or close friend. For the survivors to qualify to receive the burial flag, the veteran or reservist must be described by at least one of the following:

Served in wartime
Died while serving on active duty after May 27, 1941
Served after January 31, 1955
Served in peacetime and left military service before June 27, 1950, after serving at least one enlistment or because of a disability that was caused - or made worse - by their active military service
Served in the Selected Reserves, or served in the military forces of the Philippines while in service of the United States and died on or after April 25, 1951.

The veterans death benefits help cover the burial, funeral and transportation costs associated with the deceased’s services and disposition. For those being buried in a national cemetery, survivors can receive assistance with the burial and funeral costs, the plot or internment, and the transportation of the veteran’s remains for burial.

You must file a claim for a non-service-connected burial allowance within two years after the veteran’s burial or cremation. There is no time limit to file for a service-connected burial, plot or interment allowance.
You can apply online at https://www.va.gov/burials-and-memorials/application/530/introduction or by mail after completing the VA Form 21P-530.
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A veteran who didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge or a service member who died while on active duty may be eligible for a headstone or marker if they meet certain requirements. To find out if your deceased loved one qualifies, visit https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/memorial-items/headstones-markers-medallions/
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The Department of Veterans Affairs also provides a headstone for unmarked graves of an eligible deceased veteran at no charge. To request a headstone, grave marker, or niche marker, fill out the VA Form 10-1330 and send to:
Department of Veterans Affairs
5109 Russell Road
Quantico, VA 22134-3909

For more information regarding VA burial benefits and memorial items, visit https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/ or contact the VA office at 1-800-827-1000.

Our staff is committed to providing quality service and professional assistance to help families complete the necessary forms to obtain benefits that are provided through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for deceased veterans.

Eligible veterans—and in some cases their qualifying family members—may receive a range of burial benefits when choosing interment or placement of cremated remains at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. These benefits may include:

Burial Space or Columbarium Niche
Veterans may be provided with a gravesite for casket burial or a niche within the columbarium for cremated remains. The cemetery also offers designated areas for in-ground burial of cremated ashes.

Opening and Closing of the Grave
All costs related to preparing and closing the gravesite are covered, resulting in no charge to the veteran’s family.

Government-Issued Headstone or Marker
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs furnishes an official headstone or marker at no cost. These memorials include identifying information such as the veteran’s name, rank, branch of service, and other approved details.

United States Burial Flag
Eligible veterans are entitled to receive an American flag, which may be displayed on the casket or accompany the urn during services.

Military Funeral Honors
Qualified veterans may receive military honors, including the ceremonial folding and presentation of the flag and the playing of “Taps.” Coordination is typically handled by the funeral home or cemetery personnel.

Permanent Cemetery Maintenance
The National Cemetery Administration provides perpetual care for the gravesite or cremation placement area at no expense to the family.

Presidential Memorial Certificate
Families may request a Presidential Memorial Certificate—an engraved document signed by the current president recognizing the veteran’s honorable service.

These benefits are available to eligible York County veterans, as well as qualifying spouses and dependent children. While the burial benefits themselves are provided at no cost, funeral home services—such as embalming, veteran funeral services, or cremation—are not covered by the VA.

We encourage families to contact us to verify eligibility and assist with making the necessary arrangements.

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We are committed to helping families secure all available veterans benefits by assisting with the required documentation through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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