Veterans Services
Honoring Denver's Veterans
Every life deserves to be celebrated, but the sacrifices our servicemen and women have made for our country are worthy of special distinction. We are honored to help pay tribute to our country’s veterans and to assist their loved ones in securing benefits and planning distinguished military funerals.
Veterans Benefits and Military Honors
All eligible service members qualify for a military funeral, but their families must request military funeral honors first. We can take care of this step for you. All veterans are entitled to:
- The playing of “Taps” by a bugler or high-quality recording
- The folding and presentation of the flag to next of kin
- An honor guard detail consisting of two or more uniformed military persons, at least one being from the U.S. Armed Force in which the deceased served
- If requested, the Military Honors Team may serve as pallbearers
Other honors can include:
- A U.S. burial flag draped over the casket
- A three-volley rifle salute to represent duty, honor, and country
- A final salute at the graveside
Who is Eligible for Military Funeral Honors?
- Military members on active duty or in the Selected Reserve
- Former military members who served on active duty and departed under conditions other than dishonorable
- Former military members who completed at least one term of enlistment or period of initial obligated service in the Selected Reserve and departed under conditions other than dishonorable
- Former military members discharged from the Selected Reserve due to a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty
- Members of the Commissioned Officer Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), as members of a Uniformed Service
Veterans Headstones
Eligible veterans are entitled to a government headstone or marker, at no charge to the family.
Veterans Burial Flags
Honor your veteran with a United States flag, at no cost. Learn about how to secure this funeral benefit.
Here to Help Ease Your Burden
A funeral director will help you determine your loved one’s eligibility, apply for VA benefits, and obtain the necessary forms. If you have questions about veterans benefits, please reach out to us at 1-303-996-0869.
