Military and Family Resource Directory

Memorial Merits Military Resources Directory

VA Burial Benefits
https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/
Learn what the VA provides for funeral expenses, headstones, markers, and military funeral honors.
Survivor & Dependent Benefits
https://www.va.gov/family-member-benefits/
Support for surviving spouses and dependents including DIC, education, and pension options.
LegalShield for Veterans (Affiliate if applicable)
Affordable will, trust, and legal consultation services.
State Veteran Affairs Offices
https://www.va.gov/about_va/state-dva-offices.asp
Each state offers unique funeral, legal, and tax benefits for veterans.

Veterans Pension Program
https://www.va.gov/pension/
Monthly financial support for wartime veterans with limited income/assets.
Aid & Attendance Benefit (for assisted living/home care)
https://www.va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound/
TSP Withdrawal & Death Planning
https://www.tsp.gov/
Manage Thrift Savings Plan withdrawals and survivor planning.
Veterans Advantage Program
https://www.veteransadvantage.com/
Discounts on prescriptions, travel, and more.

Military Caskets & Burial Options
https://memorialmerits.com/casket-and-urn-reviews/
Understand military-specific caskets, eligibility, and affordable options.
National Cemetery Administration
https://www.cem.va.gov/
Burial in VA national cemeteries at no cost.
Department of Defense Military Funeral Honors
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Requesting official funeral honors (Taps, flag-folding, etc.)

Talkspace for Military Members (Affiliate)
https://memorialmerits.com/talkspace
Online therapy available with military discounts or VA coverage.
Vet Centers
https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/
Free counseling for combat veterans and survivors.
Military Crisis Line (24/7)
? 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
Or text 838255 / chat at https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
https://www.taps.org/
Peer support, grief resources, retreats, and events for military survivors.
Fisher House Foundation
https://fisherhouse.org/
Provides housing for families of hospitalized veterans.
Gold Star Family Support
https://www.army.mil/goldstar/
Army Gold Star program resources and guidance for surviving families.
Survivors’ & Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA)
https://www.va.gov/education/survivor-dependent-benefits/

VA Form Library
https://www.va.gov/find-forms/
Access to all VA applications, burial forms, and survivor claims.
Legacy Organizer & Funeral Planning Journal
https://memorialmerits.com/step/should-tomorrow-never-come/
A practical way for veterans to prepare key info for their families.
Digital Download Vault
https://memorialmerits.com/downloadables/
Checklists, printable funeral planning guides, and final wishes forms.