The WDVA Military Funeral Honors Program (MFHP) provides and coordinates final tributes to honorably discharged U.S. Armed Forces veterans. This solemn ceremony serves as a gesture of gratitude from a grateful nation.
Program Overview
- Administer by WDVA with support from Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), County Veterans Service Officers (CVSOs), military branches, and funeral homes.
- Military Funeral Honors are free of charge for eligible veterans.
- Includes sounding of Taps, folding and presentation of the American flag to the next of kin.
Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed State holidays.
Honors Coordination Office Phone Number: (877)-944-6667
Honors Email: honors@dva.wisconsin.gov
Eligibility for Military Funeral Honors
Veterans may be eligible if they:
- Died while serving on active duty or in the Selected Reserve.
- Were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.
- Completed at least one enlistment period honorably in the Selected Reserve.
- Were discharged due to a service-connected disability.
Military Funeral Honors will NOT be provided if the veteran was discharged under:
- Dishonorable or bad conduct discharge.
- Dismissal by court-martial.
- Resignation under other-than-honorable conditions.
For eligibility review, contact your local County Veteran Service Office.
Standard Military Funeral Honors Includes
- Uniformed service personnel
- Sounding of Taps
- Folding and presentation of the American flag to the next of kin
- Firing of three rifle volleys
How to Request Military Funeral Honors
Family members should notify the funeral director of their request and provide:
- Veteran’s name, date of birth, and Social Security number
- DD-214 form or other proof of service
- Veteran’s branch of service and type of service (active, reserve, National Guard, retired)
Funeral Directors or families can submit a request via:
WDVA Form 2800 – Military Funeral Honors Request
Fax: (262) 878-5677 | Toll-Free Fax: (866) 454-0356
Email: honors@dva.wisconsin.gov
For assistance, call the Honors Coordination Office: (877)-944-6667
Veteran Service Organization Honors Information
Funeral Honors Training/Certification available for Veteran Service Organizations.
Request at 1-877-944-6667 or email at honors@dva.wisconsin.gov
VSOs providing honors may receive a $50 stipend if they:
- Are members of the Council on Veterans Programs or sponsored by a member.
- Have a completed W-9 form on file with WDVA.
- Have certified honors training.
- Do not receive donations or payments for the honors.
WDVA Form 2801 – Stipend Reimbursement Request
Submit within 90 days of the service.
Bugler Assistance
- Military buglers available through Bugles Across America (BAA)
- Volunteers welcomed to sound Taps—contact MFHP or BAA
Rifle and Ammunition Assistance
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