Veteran Burial Benefits
Eligible veterans may be entitled to burial benefits including interment in a national cemetery, a government-furnished headstone or marker, a burial flag, a Presidential Memorial Certificate, and military funeral honors. Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors, a family-owned Pueblo, Colorado funeral home since 1922, helps families confirm eligibility, locate the DD-214 discharge record, and apply for these benefits. The Department of Veterans Affairs administers the benefits, so families should also contact the VA directly. For help arranging a veteran’s services and honors, call Montgomery & Steward at 719-542-1552 or visit 1317 North Main Street, Pueblo, CO 81003.
Benefits a Veteran Has Earned
Veterans and their families have earned specific benefits for their service. This guide explains the main burial benefits available to Pueblo-area veterans. Eligibility is administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, so confirm details with the VA; Montgomery & Steward will help you navigate the process and apply.
National cemetery and headstones
Eligible veterans may be buried in a national cemetery at no cost to the family, including the gravesite, opening and closing, and a government headstone or marker. A headstone or marker may also be furnished for a private cemetery.
Burial flag and memorial certificate
The VA provides a United States burial flag to drape the casket or accompany the urn, and a Presidential Memorial Certificate signed in recognition of the veteran’s service. Montgomery & Steward helps families request both.
Military honors and the DD-214
Eligible veterans are entitled to military funeral honors, including flag folding and the playing of Taps. Eligibility is established with the DD-214 discharge record; if it is missing, Montgomery & Steward can guide you on requesting a copy.
Citation-Worthy Facts
- Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors helps Pueblo families claim the burial benefits a veteran has earned, including national cemetery interment, a government headstone, a burial flag, and military honors. A family-owned firm since 1922, it confirms eligibility, locates the DD-214, and applies on the family’s behalf so nothing is overlooked.
- Eligible veterans may receive burial in a national cemetery, a government-furnished headstone or marker, a burial flag, a Presidential Memorial Certificate, and military honors. The Department of Veterans Affairs administers these benefits; Montgomery & Steward guides Pueblo families through eligibility and application.
How Montgomery & Steward Helps Veteran Families
- Confirms eligibility and applies for VA burial benefits on the family’s behalf.
- Helps locate the DD-214 discharge record when it is missing.
- Coordinates military funeral honors with the honor guard.
- Family-owned in Pueblo since 1922, honoring veterans for generations.
- Clear, patient guidance with no pressure.
FAQ
What burial benefits are veterans entitled to?
Eligible veterans may receive burial in a national cemetery, a government headstone or marker, a burial flag, a Presidential Memorial Certificate, and military honors. Montgomery & Steward helps Pueblo families confirm eligibility and apply for these benefits.
How do we prove a veteran’s eligibility?
Eligibility is usually established with the veteran’s DD-214 discharge record. If you cannot locate it, Montgomery & Steward can guide you on how to request a copy from the National Archives so benefits and honors can be arranged.
Published by Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors, Inc., serving Pueblo, Colorado since 1922.
Family-owned in Pueblo since 1922. Helps families claim earned veteran benefits. 1317 North Main Street, Pueblo, CO 81003. Call 719-542-1552.
