Veterans Benefits - Heritage Mortuary

Heritage Mortuary is a Veterans Funeral Care exclusive provider for Clark County and we are committed to serving the families of Clark County with grace and dignity. We are your Trusted Funeral and Cremation Service Concierges that assist families during one of the most difficult times after losing a loved one. Providing step-by-step guidance to facility their loved one’s final disposition.

Heritage salutes the Life and legacy of every Veteran, as we ourselves are Veteran-Owned and Our proud to have served our country. So, to our fellow Veterans, we say, "Thank You for your service: Past, Present and Future...We Honor You! The story of every Veteran's life deserves to be shared. We are deeply committed to providing families with exceptional Veterans services and will assist you in securing the military burial benefits. When it comes time for you to make arrangements for the veteran in your life, trust that our caring and professional staff is both qualified and committed to providing your loved one with the military honors they deserve.

Understanding Veteran Eligibility and Requirements:

Veteran eligibility for burial benefits, death benefits, and memorial items hinges on various factors, primarily verified through the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). Pre-1950, different military branches utilized similar forms. In the absence of a DD Form 214, alternative documents demonstrating honorable discharge may suffice, and replacements can be obtained through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Eligibility Requirements:

Active duty service members and Selected Reserve members are typically eligible.

Former service members with honorable discharge are generally eligible, barring dishonorable discharge.

Those completing at least one enlistment period in the Selected Reserves, without dishonorable discharge, qualify.

Former Selective Reserve members discharged due to service-related disabilities are eligible.

Veterans Burial Allowance:

A burial allowance, also sometimes called a “veterans death benefit”, may be available to help offset any burial, funeral, and transportation costs related to a veteran’s death. You will need to pay for these services in advance and then apply for the allowance, however it is an option if these expenses are not being reimbursed by another agency or the veteran’s employer.

The amount of a burial allowance varies based on the veteran’s date of death and whether the death was service related. There is also an additional allowance amount for a headstone or marker. Your funeral director can help you determine eligibility and the amount of any potential allowances. You can also find more information regarding burial allowances here.

Burial Flag:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a United States flag at no cost to the next-of-kin of a deceased veteran. The flag is provided as a keepsake designed to honor the memory of the veteran. It is typically used during the funeral or memorial service during the flag folding and presentation ceremony detailed above before being presented to the family or next-of-kin.

Family members or close friends of the veteran may apply for a burial flag if the veteran meets one of the following eligibility requirements:

The veteran served during wartime
They died while serving on active duty after May 27, 1941
The veteran served after January 31, 1955
They served in peacetime and were discharged or released from service before June 27, 1950 after serving at least one enlistment or were discharged due to disability that was caused or made worse by active military service.
In certain cases, those who served in the Selected Reserves and those who served in the organized military forces of the Commonwealth of the Philippines while in service of the U.S. Armed Forces and who died on or after April 25, 1951.

Burial Flag:

Family members or close friends of the veteran may apply for a burial flag if the veteran meets one of the following eligibility requirements:

The veteran served during wartime
They died while serving on active duty after May 27, 1941
The veteran served after January 31, 1955
They served in peacetime and were discharged or released from service before June 27, 1950 after serving at least one enlistment or were discharged due to disability that was caused or made worse by active military service.
In certain cases, those who served in the Selected Reserves and those who served in the organized military forces of the Commonwealth of the Philippines while in service of the U.S. Armed Forces and who died on or after April 25, 1951.

Heritage Mortuary Veteran Flag Initiative Program

Thank you for considering Heritage Mortuary's Veteran's Flag Initiative Program. In our effort to honor Veterans during Cremation Celebrations of Life Services, we invite you to bring your worn and torn flags to us. Just as they have selflessly served our country, let us now serve them by properly handling and retiring our flags with the respect they deserve.

At Heritage Mortuary, we understand the importance of paying tribute to our brave Veterans and the sacrifices they have made. Through our Veteran's Flag Initiative Program, our dedicated Team we ensure that every flag entrusted to us will be contributed to a meaningful tribute during the cremation services of Veterans who have honored us!

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