Arlington National Cemetery: (703) 607-8000
Gold Star Wives of America: 1-888-751-6350,
www.goldstarwives.org
Military Funeral Honors: 1-866-826-3628 or (703) 432-9524
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society: (703) 696-4904,
www.nmcrs.org
National Military Families Association: 1-800-260-0218,
www.nmfa.org
Society of Military Widows: 1-800-842-3451,
www.militarywidows.org/ home.aspx
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors: 1-800-959-8277,
www.taps.org
SOME THINGS YOU WILL NEED TO DO:
Gather important documents for claims processing (e.g., birth certificate, will, etc.)
Begin to make funeral and burial arrangements
Start claim process for applicable benefits (e.g., SBP, VA life insurance, Social Security)
Determine immediate and short-term financial needs and income sources
Arrange for help with legal affairs of the deceased
Notify joint account agencies (e.g., credit cards, banks, auto registration, home/auto insurance)
Review survivor’s own legal documents for possible revision
Obtain multiple certified death certificates (6-12 copies)
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