VETERAN SERVICES COLUMBUS OHIO

Graumlich Funeral Home

proudly acknowledges the sacrifice made by those who have served our country.

Graumlich Funeral Home directors, Andrea Graumlich & Leigh Graumlich are committed to providing quality service and professional assistance to our families. We help families complete the necessary forms to obtain benefits that are provided through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for deceased veterans.

What are Military Funeral Honors and a Committal Service

Military funeral honors include the playing of “Taps,” and uniformed service members  who properly fold and present the United States flag to the grieving family. These flags are typically given to the deceased’s next of kin or close friend.

Who Qualifies for Burial Benefits and Burial in a National Cemetery ?

Veterans, service members, spouses, and dependents may be eligible for burial in a VA national cemetery, as well as other benefits, if they meet one of the requirements listed below:

A veteran who received an Honorable Discharge or a Service Member who died while on active duty may be eligible for a headstone or marker if they meet certain requirements.

Served in wartime.

Died while serving on active duty after May 27, 1941

Served in peacetime and left military service before June 27, 1950, after serving at least one enlistment or because of a disability that was caused - or made worse - by their active military service.

Served in the Selected Reserves, or served in the military forces of the Philippines while in service of the United States and died on or after April 25, 1951.

A service member who died while on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty for training.

The spouse or minor child of a veteran, even if the veteran died first. In some cases, the unmarried adult dependent child of a veteran

 In order for the survivors to qualify to receive the burial flag,

the veteran or reservist must be described by at least one of the following:

To find out if your deceased loved one qualifies,

visit:www.benefits.va.gov/compensation/claims-special-burial.asp

www.usa.gov/burial-survivor-benefits

www.va.gov/burials-memorials

To request a headstone, grave marker, or niche marker, fill out the VA Form 10-1330

Send To:  Department of Veteran Affairs
  5109 Russell Road
Quantico, VA 22134-3909

www.va.gov/burials-memorials/memorial-items/headstones-markers-medallions

 For more information regarding VA burial benefits and memorial items, visit

www.va.gov/burials-memorials/veterans-burial-allowance 

or

contact the VA office at 1-800-827-1000.