As the old saying goes, the only two constants in life are death and taxes. The government will ensure taxes keep being collected, no doubt. Caring for the dead, however, is left to the private sector ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What types of funeral benefits are available to veterans? My 83-year-old father, who has Alzheimer’s disease, served during the Vietnam War. — Planning Ahead Dear Planning Ahead: ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding benefits to help pay for veterans' end-of-life expenses, the department announced Friday. The expanded benefits include reimbursements for transporting ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has established updated burial allowance benefits for veterans who passed away due to service-connected conditions in 2025. These benefits are designed to ease ...

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. (June 26, 2015) -- As a Legal Assistance Counsel I am often asked about burial and memorial benefits for veterans and retirees. This short article will give you a quick ...

GARY | Smith, Bizzel & Warner Funeral Home, 4209 Grant St., is now a licensed veterans funeral care provider, the funeral home has announced. As part of this program, the funeral home will offer ...

We all know that contemplating the hereafter or planning for the inevitable can be a pretty uncomfortable undertaking. For veterans, however, half the work is already done. We all know there are ...

Nearly 200,000 veterans leave active duty each year, coming face to face with a civilian job market in their search for a second career. Only one in four U.S. veterans have a job lined up after ...

Many people aren’t comfortable discussing their final arrangements, but it’s important to plan ahead. Kyle Mcfather with Cook-Walden Funeral Homes, a Dignity Memorial provider, has tips to share ...

Ensuring Acadiana retired military and military veterans receive the respect they deserve is the mission of the Acadiana Veterans Honor Guard. The volunteer group has presented at nearly 1,500 events ...

The holiday season is a time of giving. This year Operation Toy Solider is partnering with Veterans Funeral Care and the Florida Veterans Coalition to help support families needing gifts for the ...