Veterans who can provide a document DD214 or letter of separation showing honorable discharge are entitled to have a military detail to provide folding the flag and playing TAPS at the service. The Government will provide a headstone or marker at no charge. State or National cemeteries provide the veteran with a burial or nitch space, open and close the grave, and concrete grave liner as needed. We have a State Cemetery located in Killeen, TX. Currently a spouse or dependent of a veteran may be buried or inurned with the veteran for a $300 cemetery charge. Retired military (20 years or more) honorably discharged will be provided the same as a veteran as well as pallbearers and a 21-gun salute (some military branches have different criteria). In some cases the Government will assist with private cemetery space, transportation, and some funeral expenses. We would be happy to help you with requesting your military documents DD214 and pre-registering at the State or National cemetery. For any further questions call Hewett-Arney Funeral Home in Temple (254) 778-3200.
Justin Arney
Hewett-Arney Funeral Home
Temple, TX
Hewett-Arney Funeral Home
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