Veterans Services

honoring veterans

Veterans Services

At Kolssak Funeral Home, we deeply honor the courage and sacrifice of those who have served our country. We recognize that our freedoms are made possible by their patriotism, dedication, and unwavering commitment to protect others.

Our team is proud to support veterans and their families by providing compassionate guidance and expert assistance in securing the benefits available through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. We are here to ensure every veteran is honored with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Burial Benefits

Veterans death benefits help cover burial, funeral, and transportation costs associated with the deceased’s services and final disposition, easing the financial burden on families while honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans.

Who Qualifies?

  • Veterans without a dishonorable discharge
  • Service members who died during active duty or training
  • Spouses or minor children of veterans
  • In some cases, unmarried adult dependent children of veterans

Need Assistance?

Our staff is committed to providing quality service and professional, compassionate assistance to help families complete all the necessary forms to obtain the available veterans’ benefits and support. For more information, visit the VA website or call 800-827-1000 to speak with a representative.

Burial and Funeral Services

The service for veterans will be determined by the status of the veteran. The basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony includes the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veterans family and the playing of Taps. The ceremony is performed by a funeral honors detail consisting of at least two members of the Armed Forces. For further information please visit: https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/veterans-burial-allowance

Headstones for Veterans

The Department of Veteran Affairs provides a headstone for unmarked graves of an eligible deceased veteran at no charge. To request a headstone, grave marker, or niche marker fill out VA Form 10-1330 and send to:

Fax: 800-455-7143
Or mail the discharge papers and the form to:
Memorial products Service (41B)
Department of Veteran Affairs
5109 Russell Road
Quantico, VA 22134-3903of the Armed Forces.\


For more information, please visit: https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/memorial-items/headstones-markers-medallions/

Burial Flags

You may be eligible for a burial flag if you’re the next of kin or a close friend of the Veteran or Reservist and one of the descriptions below is true for that person. Form VA form 27-2008 will need to be filled out and given to your Funeral Director, a VA Regional office, or a United States Post Office. For further information visit https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/memorial-items/burial-flags/