Memorial Options for Veterans: Flag Presentations, Taps, and More
Veterans and military service members are eligible for special funeral honors. Find out more if you’re planning a funeral for a veteran.
Read more »Veterans and military service members are eligible for special funeral honors. Find out more if you’re planning a funeral for a veteran.
Read more »Online and off, support groups for veterans help families and service members connect with each other and valuable resources. Find out more in our complete guide.
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
Read more »Grief can be overwhelming when a loved one has just passed away. Read on for a checklist you can follow to make this period of time a little easier.
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 »Published: March 22, 2023
Often, when we lose a loved one, an important part of the healing process is reflecting on the life they lived. A memorial gathering is an opportunity to honor and pay tribute to your loved one’s many accomplishments and unique personality. A eulogy is a lovely way to share fond memories about your loved one
Published: January 21, 2022
Your parents are getting older. You know that, and you’ve come to terms with it (or at least you’re trying). And once they can no longer take care of themselves, your relationship with them drastically changes, and you are obligated to step in to take care of their affairs. Many people experience emotional trauma and
Published: January 10, 2022
Interment of ashes refers to cremated remains being buried in the ground or placed in a columbarium. A columbarium is a building specially designed to hold ashes. Interment is ideal for people who do not wish for their ashes to be scattered or displayed in the home. There are also religious reasons for ashes to
Published: December 6, 2021
In most cases, funerals take place just a few days after the death of a loved one occurs. But is this the proper funeral etiquette? Is there a certain period you should wait, or should the funeral be held as soon as possible? What determines the length of time between the death and a funeral,