California Cemeteries - Benefits for Veterans

Posted by dawson12 on October 3rd, 2014

There is no doubt to one fact; death is traumatic in all respects. But, if your loved one is a veteran, you don’t have to feel concerned of a huge expense towards his/her funeral. Here is an overview of some of the money-saving benefits your loved one can have as a veteran.

Concessions and honors for veterans

A majority of the veterans in the US know that they are entitled to have a flag to cover their coffins. But, this is not the only benefit the US Government offers to those who have served in the military. Talk to the one who arranges the funeral for you and give the person the required paper. He/she is the one who makes sure that you get the available concessions.

  1. 1.       Military honors

Know that as a veteran, your loved one is entitled to receive military honors at the time of burial. The Department of Defence provides the service upon request.  Two uniformed personnel from the army present themselves and play the taps. A US flag would be folded and presented to the nearest kin of the deceased. The law requires that at least one among the personnel present for the ceremony should be the member of the unit the deceased had served. The organizations for the veterans in your locality would help you make the necessary arrangements. You or the one who arranges the funeral can request for the facilities. If you decide to bury the departed in any of the national California cemeteries, the staff would make sure that the deceased person gets all the honors he/she deserves.

  1. 2.       Burial-related benefits

At the time of burial, a veteran is offered the facilities like constant maintenance, a Government-given headstone, opening and closing. You don’t have to spend even a single penny for the services. These can be extended even to a veteran’s spouse. Contact the Department of Defence for more information in this regard. Private California cemeteries also offer special facilities like a garden dedicated to the memory of the deceased.

  1. 3.       Funeral allowance

If the departed soul is a person receiving pension, the VA would reimburse you the cost of the funeral to a great extent. The payment is made as two instalments; $300 for the plot and another $300 for the other services. If the death happens while on duty, you are entitled to an allowance of up to $2,000. You can save great if you go for any of the green California cemeteries.  Know that the military bears all the expenses of the funeral if the death happens while on duty.

Conclusion

Taking decisions in the matter is sure to be a tough job. The best option is to arrange everything in advance. Arrange things in such a way that the expenses of the funeral do not fall on your loved ones at an unexpected time. You can arrange the funding along with the guidelines with regard to your funeral. The Federal Trade Commission and the certified agencies in the State of your residence are legally mandated to safeguard your finances set aside for the purpose.

Plan in advance, enjoy the protection the legal system in California offers. Allow yourself and your dear ones peace of mind.

Old Mission San Luis Cemetery is proud to welcome service men and women who have answered the call of duty. To get all info visit http://www.sanluisrey.org/cemetery/

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