Military Discharge Form DD214: How to Claim Veterans Benefits
The DD214 form helps you access veteran benefits, including funeral-related benefits. Find out how to get a copy of this form.
Read more »The DD214 form helps you access veteran benefits, including funeral-related benefits. Find out how to get a copy of this form.
Read more »The Neptune Society works with veterans and partner organizations to honor military service and assist veterans. Find out about our veteran partners and how you can get involved.
Read more »Veteran burial benefits help families of service members cover end-of-life expenses. Find out about veteran cremation costs and benefits.
Read more »Before making important decisions about a funeral, burial, or cremation, you and your family should know the relative costs for each. In this piece, we break down the pricing and options.
Read more »Table of Contents Vet Funeral and Burial Benefits: What eligibility requirements are involved? What preplanning can a veteran do regarding cremation or burial? Military Service Members: What funeral and memorial benefits exist? What memorial benefits is an eligible veteran guaranteed? Do spouses, children, and parents of vets have benefits? Non-Service-Connected vs. a Service-Connected Death: What’s
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Read more »Discover what you need to know about memorializing a loved one. From obituaries to flowers, our guide has all the tips.
Read more »Fear of the unknown is one of the biggest reasons for stress, especially during a time of grief. Read on for information about the cremation process.
Read more »Scattering ashes can be a great way to memorialize your loved one. Find out where and how you can legally scatter a loved one’s ashes.
Read more »Creating an end of life plan is an important, personal process. This resource will help you navigate your options regarding cremation and burial.
Read more »Published: November 19, 2020
As we get older, what our bodies need to stay healthy begins to shift. Due to different nutritional needs, and the slowing of the metabolism, people begin to burn fewer calories naturally once they get older. When this occurs, eating foods that provide the best nutritional value without being high in calories is the best
Read More »Published: April 17, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has fundamentally changed how we live, but perhaps even more heartbreaking, how we are able to grieve. Social distancing has prevented holding funerals or otherwise gathering to mourn the loss of our loved ones, and even a comforting touch or hug isn’t safe.
Read More »Published: August 1, 2019
Palliative care and hospice care have a common purpose: to provide compassionate care and relief from pain and stress to people with serious, life-limiting illnesses. But the goals of each are different. Read on for more information regarding the differences between palliative and hospice care.
Read More »Published: June 13, 2019
When you’ve lost your life mate, it’s often an effort just to get through the day. In your grief and sadness, you may feel shock, anxiety, fatigue, depression, even anger at your partner for dying. Read on for tips on coping iwth the loss of a spouse or partner.
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