Veterans Services
For all of us at Quirk & Son Funeral Home, there is no greater honor than serving the family of someone who served our country.
We help families complete the forms needed for benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
VA Burial Benefits
VA burial benefits help service members, veterans, and their families plan and pay for a burial or memorial service in a VA national cemetery. Veterans who did not receive a dishonorable discharge, service members who died on active duty or in training, and the spouse or minor child of a veteran may be eligible.
A claim for a non-service-connected burial allowance must be filed within two years of the burial or cremation. There is no time limit for a service-connected burial, plot or interment allowance. You can apply online at va.gov or by mail with VA Form 21P-530.
Military Funeral Honors
Military funeral honors include the playing of Taps, a rifle detail, a color guard, and uniformed service members who fold and present the United States flag to the family.
The flag is usually given to the next of kin or a close friend.
Headstones and Markers
The Department of Veterans Affairs provides a headstone, grave marker, or niche marker for an eligible veteran at no charge. Requests are made with VA Form 10-1330.
For more information, visit va.gov/burials-memorials or call the VA at 1-800-827-1000.