At Partridge Creek Mortuary we are filled with gratitude for those who sacrificed and bravely served to protect our freedom. It is our honor and duty to provide you and your family with loving and dignified support during this time of need.
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather, we should thank God that such men lived."
- George S Patton
Traditional Honors
Funeral honors for Veterans and their families include a flag draped over the casket and taps are all part of our services. We will work with you to help make all arrangements needed for services with Military Honors.
Honors also can include:
- The U.S. flag draped over the casket
- A three-volley rifle salute to represent duty, honor, and country
- A final salute at the gravesite
Veteran Benefits
In addition to honoring your veteran during the service, we can help contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for:
- Headstones: The VA provides headstones and markers for the graves of veterans anywhere in the world and for eligible dependents of veterans buried in national, state, or military cemeteries.
- A Presidential Memorial Certificate: This certificate shows the nation's recognition of the veteran's service. It includes the veteran's name and the signature of the President.
- Memorial plots: If an eligible veteran's remains are not available for burial, the VA can provide a plot and headstone or marker in a national cemetery for memorialization. If you want to place the memorial in a cemetery other than a national cemetery, the VA will provide the headstone or marker but not the plot.
- Burial in a national cemetery: This includes the gravesite, opening and closing of the grave, a grave box, and perpetual care.
- Reimbursement of burial: For information on eligibility and the different levels of potential reimbursement, please review the Guide to VA Burial Allowances.
Eligibility
Military funeral honors are free and mandated by law for eligible veterans. Eligibility is verified by the veteran’s DD-214, or discharge papers. Eligible members are:
- Military members on active duty or in the Selected Reserve.
- Former military members discharged from the Selected Reserve due to a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty.
- Former military members who served on active duty and departed with honorable conditions.
- Former military members who completed at least one term of enlistment or period of initial obligated service in the Selected Reserve and departed under honorable conditions.
Other Resources
Check out these resources for more information about honoring veterans and military funerals:
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Click on the link above for comprehensive information regarding VA burial benefits and memorial items.
- Veterans' Funeral and Burial Benefits. Burial Benefits and compensation can be found on this page
