Lowell, MA • Est. 1912 • Veteran Planning Service
Your Service Deserves to Be Honored With Care and Preparation
Planning ahead helps ensure your military service information, personal wishes, and important documentation are easily accessible for your family when needed most.
Help Your Family Be Better Prepared
This short planning form gives you an opportunity to record key military service details and preferences that may be important when discussing funeral honors, cemetery options, and potential veteran benefits.
A Simple Way to Prepare Ahead
Taking small steps now provides clarity and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Share Your Service Details
Tell us about your branch of service, available documentation, and preferences for military honors.
Identify Important Questions
Your responses can help our team understand what documentation and eligibility questions may need to be reviewed.
Talk With Us When You're Ready
If you would like guidance, our team can help you discuss your wishes, available options, and next steps.
Information That Can Be Helpful to Have Ready
Having key records gathered in advance makes a meaningful difference when coordinating military honors.
DD-214 or Discharge Documents
These official records are essential when confirming eligibility for military funeral honors, flag presentation, Taps, and burial benefits.
Branch and Dates of Service
Recording basic military service details now ensures your family can easily locate them without stress during emotional times.
Military Honors Preferences
Express whether rifle volley, flag folding, Taps, or Presidential Memorial Certificates are important to you and your legacy.
Cemetery Preferences
Note any specific preferences regarding a national veterans cemetery (such as Massachusetts National Cemetery) or local grounds.
Honoring Service Starts With Being Prepared
You do not need to make every decision today. Recording the important details now can help your family understand your wishes and make future conversations clearer and less overwhelming.
Military funeral honors, VA benefits, allowances, burial benefits, and cemetery eligibility are subject to applicable eligibility and documentation requirements. Completing this form does not guarantee approval of any benefit, honor, allowance, or service.