Massachusetts Military Funeral Honors

The deceased veteran’s branch of service, arranged through the funeral home

Military funeral honors at the service

A deceased veteran’s funeral can include military funeral honors. Ask the funeral home to request them, or contact the veteran’s branch of service directly if you are not using a funeral home.

Check eligibility

How to apply

Ask the funeral home to request honors. If you are not using a funeral home, call the branch directly: Army 774-286-1702, Navy 860-694-3475, Marine Corps 866-826-3628, Air Force 781-377-4850, Coast Guard 617-990-6249.

What you'll need

The veteran’s DD214 or other discharge documentation showing eligibility for honors.

Eligibility

You are arranging the funeral of a deceased veteran
The veteran was eligible for military funeral honors from their branch of service

Source

Official source

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