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If your loved one served their country, it is important to honor their life and death with a service that befits their lives. By taking time to plan a funeral or cremation that references their service to the country, you will best be able to honor their memory. Ameila, VA funeral homes have many options and ways that you can celebrate a veteran loved one’s life.

One of the first things to do is to find what veteran services are available in the funeral homes you are considering. Most funeral homes offer specific options that are available only for veterans, so if the one that you are considering hiring does not offer these, you will want to find another one. It is also important to know that the Department of Defense does provide services for free for veterans that are eligible, but the family needs to ask for these services.  

There are cemeteries that have sections only for veterans. Whether you want your loved one buried or cremated, you can have them placed in these cemeteries. Consider having their ashes scattered there, or their urns placed in a columbarium. If you are not sure which cemeteries offer this option, reach out to the funeral home or cremation provider you are hiring for help. They can help you find the perfect resting place for your loved one.  

Having a service, whether a funeral or a memorial, that has military honors is another option you need to consider. Hire bands to play military hymns or contact the federal government to see if your loved one is eligible to have taps played at the service by an actual military band. You should also consider using colors and symbols that bring to mind the branch of military that your loved one was part of.  

A grave marker or headstone that acknowledges and celebrates your loved one’s military service is another great way of honoring them. You can purchase these from the funeral home or you can reach out to the Veterans Administration. At your expense, they can provide official headstones and markers. You will have to let them know the information that you want engraved on it, but you can be sure that they will offer something beautiful and meaningful. If you are not sure how to contact the VA, the funeral home or cremation provider can help. 

All of these things can help ensure that your loved one is honored for their military service. It does not matter if your loved one wanted to be cremated or buried. They can still receive the kind of honors that they deserve. To start planning and making funerary arrangements, you should reach out to a qualified funeral home in Ameila, VA. At a company like ours, Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service, we can offer options created especially for veterans. Let us help you today by visiting us at 6500 Iron Bridge Rd Richmond, VA 23234 or by giving us a call at (804) 275-7828. 

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