What if a death occurs in the armed forces?
When a person dies while serving in the Armed Forces, the U.S. Government will prepare and casket the body, pay transfer costs to return the body to the place of burial, and provide many other benefits, including an escort, a uniform and flag, plus an allowance to help with funeral and burial services. The funeral home can coordinate directly with the government, and also advise you about any allowance due you. Members of the armed forces and their spouse are entitled to burial in a cemetery owned and operated by the federal government.
