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Advice & Support
May 25, 2021
Honor your veteran's memory with a free, permanent Military Times tribute
Legacy.com is pleased to announce the successful launch of a new relationship with the Military Times that offers families a free way to honor and share their veteran’s life story.
Advice & Support
Nov 20, 2019
What Makes a Good Funeral?
Have you ever been to a really good funeral? No, that doesn't have to be an oxymoron — a good funeral is a real thing, and it's something we should all hope to achieve for ourselves and our loved ones.
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News
Aug 9, 2019
MIA Vietnam vet's son flies his remains home 52 years later
A full military funeral will be held for Col. Roy A. Knight Jr. on Aug. 10 in Weatherford, Texas.
News
Apr 29, 2019
Military Funeral Service Rituals
One of the most revered traditions of military life, a military funeral honors ceremony is a key part of how many families honor their lost veteran. But like all formal ceremonies, they can be a little intimidating if you don’t know what to expect. Read on to learn what happens at a military funeral and find answers to questions on how to behave, what to bring, and how to best help a family say goodbye to their veteran with dignity and respect.
News
Jan 31, 2019
A Historic Memorial Service: The U.S. Navy's First Ever All-Woman Flyover Tribute
"Missing Man" formation honors the late Captain Rosemary Mariner.
News
Nov 27, 2018
This Veteran Died Alone, But Hundreds Attended His Funeral
When U.S. Army veteran Stanley C. Stoltz died recently, a heartbreakingly short obituary was published by , which handled his arrangements.
News
May 7, 2018
What to Do When a Veteran Dies
When you’re grieving a loss, just the idea of paperwork may feel overwhelming. But when your partner was a member of the armed services, you know that needing signatures and signoffs is part of the process. To help you navigate this difficult time as smoothly as possible, here’s a checklist of what you have to do when a veteran passes away.
News
Nov 27, 2015
More than 1,000 Attend Funeral for Unclaimed Veteran
"Anyone with information, please call Legacy Cremation & Funeral Services." Those were the closing words of Billy Aldridge's obituary.
Advice & Support
May 22, 2015
The Meaning Behind Military Funerals
American military funerals are full of tradition and symbolism. These elements express appreciation for a life lived and sometimes given in service to the nation.
News
Oct 27, 2014
Update: Dozens Honor Kentucky's Oldest WWII Veteran
When 107-year-old WWII veteran Roscoe Cassidy died, he was afraid that since he had outlived his friends and comrades, no one would be left to attend his funeral.
News
Oct 23, 2014
WWII Vet Dies at 107
The men and women who fought in World War II are disappearing, and this week saw the death of one of the war’s oldest combatants.
