Veteran Services

Honoring Those Who Served

At Lutz Cemetery, we hold a deep reverence for the brave men and women who have served our nation. Our Veteran Services are designed to provide military families with dignified, meaningful tributes that reflect the honor and sacrifice of their loved ones. As caretakers of this historic cemetery, we are committed to ensuring every veteran receives the recognition they deserve.

Veteran Services

Comprehensive Veteran Burial Benefits

We guide families through all available military honors and benefits, including:

  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits: Assistance with eligibility for burial allowances, grave markers, and presidential memorial certificates
  • Military honors: Coordination of flag presentations, Taps, and rifle salutes (based on branch of service)
  • Veteran grave markers: Installation of official VA headstones or medallions
  • Spouse and dependent benefits: Support for eligible family members

Our team handles all paperwork and logistics, allowing you to focus on remembrance.

Dedicated Veterans’ Memorial Section

Lutz Cemetery features a special veterans’ section, where service members rest together in honored ground. Features include:

  • Uniform memorial alignment for a dignified appearance
  • Annual flag placements on every veteran’s grave for Memorial Day and Veterans Day
  • Gold Star family recognition for those who lost loved ones in service

Personalized Veteran Tributes

Choose from meaningful memorialization options:

  • Custom military insignias engraved on headstones
  • Branch-specific emblems (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard)
  • Personalized epitaphs celebrating their service and legacy
  • QR code memorials linking to service records, photos, or tributes

Annual Remembrance Events

We host veteran-focused ceremonies to honor their sacrifice:

  • Memorial Day Service: Community gathering with guest speakers and wreath-laying
  • Veterans Day Tribute: Recognition of all service eras with live bugle performances
  • Wreaths Across America Participation: Annual December wreath-laying ceremony

How to Arrange Veteran Services

  • 1 Contact us to verify eligibility and discuss options.
  • 2 Provide discharge papers (DD Form 214 or equivalent).
  • 3 Personalize the tribute with our memorial specialists.

We ensure every detail—from paperwork to procession—reflects military precision and respect.

"The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude."