Full Military Honors
Lutz Cemetery is honored to recognize the service and sacrifice of our nation's veterans and service members. We offer Full Military Honors for eligible veterans and service members, coordinated with The American Legion Post 108 Honor Guard - a local group dedicated to preserving the dignity and tradition of military service.
Every veteran and service member has taken an oath to protect and serve - often at great personal sacrifice. Providing full military honors is a small but powerful way to say thank you for a life of courage, duty, and patriotism. To the members of The American Legion Post 108 Honor Guard, this service is more than ceremony - it is a sacred duty. Each salute, each folded flag, and every blast of the cannon is performed with deep respect, emotion, and gratitude. For the Honor Guard, it is a privilege to stand in tribute to a fellow veteran, ensuring their legacy is remembered with the honor it deserves.
Chaplain Services
The Post 108 Commander and 15th District Chaplain, Don Hinst, is available to officiate the burial service, offering prayers, spiritual guidance, and a message of remembrance.
Available Military Honors Include
Flag Presentation
A formal folding and presentation of the United States flag to the next of kin, performed with precision and reverence.
Taps
The traditional sounding of "Taps," played live or recorded, offers a solemn and respectful farewell.
21-Gun Salute & War Cannon
The Honor Guard provides a ceremonial 21-gun salute, accompanied by a war cannon for an impactful and historic tribute.
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Post Service Officer
A Sacred Trust
A cemetery owned and operated by an American Legion Post holds a unique and deeply meaningful significance for veterans and their families. Honoring veterans goes far beyond the moment of interment. Here, every name etched in stone is part of a living legacy- one that is actively remembered, spoken aloud, and saluted year after year.
Throughout the calendar year, special ceremonies ensure that our heroes are never forgotten. Whether on Memorial Day, Veterans Day, or during unique post-led events, each veteran's name is read aloud - giving voice to their legacy and presence. Fellow veterans and community members stand in respectful silence, offering salutes, laying flags, and whispering heartfelt thank-you's into the quiet air.
These moments are more than tradition- they are acts of devotion. They remind us that sacrifice deserves more than a headstone. It deserves to be remembered, honored, and spoken of- again and again.
In this sacred space, memory is not passive. It is an action. A promise kept by those who served, for those who served. Forever.
Veteran-Led Stewardship
The cemetery is cared for by those who truly understand military service. American Legion members- veterans and auxiliary members who bring a level of respect, honor, and integrity that reflects the values of those who served. They commit to:
These acts ensure that every veteran buried here receives the honor they deserve.
Mission-Driven Purpose
This American Legion operated cemetery is mission-driven. Acting as a non-profit organization, Lutz Cemetery's primary goal is to honor the legacy of those who served, creating a sacred space devoted to remembrance and patriotism. They commit to:
For families, this is more than a burial site—it’s a place where legacies endure. For historians, it’s a living archive of service. And for the community, it’s a reminder of the cost of freedom.
Community of Service
Veterans are laid to rest among their brothers and sisters in arms, as well as the very civilians they swore to protect. The environment fosters a sense of belonging and unity, even in final rest, which can be comforting to families and visitors. They commit to:
By joining in these efforts, you help ensure that future generations understand the sacrifices made on their behalf.
Veteran-Focused Programs
Being tied to a Legion Post means the cemetery is integrated with ongoing memorial events, flag placements, and honor guard ceremonies that specifically recognize military service year-round.
Legacy Preservation
Post 108 maintains archives, monuments, and digital memorials that preserve each veteran's story. They ensure that names are remembered, not just etched in stone, but celebrated in the life of the community.
Accessible Support
Families will also receive guidance and emotional support from people who understand veteran benefits, honors, and traditions, helping them navigate burial arrangements with care and empathy.
Visit & Pay Your Respects
We invite you to walk among these heroes, read their names, and reflect on their service. Whether you’re a veteran’s descendant, a history enthusiast, or a grateful citizen, their stories deserve to be remembered.
"A nation that forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten."
Lutz Cemetery stands as proof that our heroes will always be honored.
Search Veteran Burials Here
On the burial search site, scroll down to "Looking for our Veterans?". There, you can find all veteran interments at Lutz Cemetery.