Information, Benefits & Services
Details and Forms for Planning a Military Funeral
The table below provides links to instructions and forms for approval
of a veterans burial at a private or National Cemetery.
It is Best to review all boxes. If in a hurry, use the RED boxes below. County Veteran Service Officers
provide burial assistance at NO COST.
- Details: Click on pix in columns A, B, & C or underlined BLUE words.
- Some table entries have 2 links, a picture and underlined blue words.
- Table location 1A links to a Guide – optionally print as a reference.
- Rows 1 thru 5 are related to military funeral planning.
Rows 6 thru 8 provide related FYI information.
| <—- Columns A, B & C contain links to the details —-> |
| How Do I…. | A | B | C |
 Row 1 |
How to use this table |
Options Using a Private Cemetery |
Issues with Vet’s Mental Health?  |
 Row 2 |
Must Have a |
Burial EXAMPLE |
Personal Records What To Do When… |
Take It Row 3 |
B4 Calling Have This Info |
Burial Benefits with overview video |
Apply for  Vet Benefits |
Get Assistance Row 4 |
You Select a Funeral Home or Cremation Svc  no link here |
County Vet Srv Officers |
Ft Snelling Ofc All Cemeteries List |
Find A Form Row 5 |
What Form Do I Need IF…  |
 forms search |
Request Vet Service Records  |
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| Information About…. | A |
B |
C |
Fort Snelling Row 6 |
What to Expect MRS Honors |
Fort Snelling Daily Burial Schedule  |
Fort Snelling Map  |
Preserve A Row 7 |
Add Notes for a Vets  |
FLAG BOX |
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 Row 8 |
It is NOT a 21 Gun Salute |
Kare-11 TV history video |
 National Cmtry |