Burial Allowance
Cumberland County provides a burial allowance of $100.00 to veterans and spouses of deceased veterans who are legal residents of the county at the time of death. Location of burial may be outside the county. Veterans must have served during a period of wartime and possess an honorable discharge. Application must be made within one year of death unless the veteran died while in the service, in this instance application can be made any time after death. Generally, Funeral Home Directors assist with the application at the time funeral arrangements are being made. Contact our office for assistance at 717.240.6178.
Grave Flags and Flag Holders
Cumberland County provides grave flag holders for graves of deceased veterans who at the time of death are legal residents of Cumberland County and are buried in the county, regardless of where they died. Grave flag holders designate the war/wartime of the veteran’s service. The County decorates each grave with an American Flag in time for Memorial Day. The flags must remain on the graves until the first working day after July 4th.
Headstone Purchase/Emplacement
Cumberland County provides a $50.00 allowance to assist the veteran’s family with the costs of purchasing or emplacing a government provided or individually procured headstone in a private cemetery. Application must be made within one year of death unless the veteran died while in the service, in this instance application can be made any time after death. Generally, Funeral Home Directors assist with the application at the time funeral arrangements are being made. Contact our office for assistance at 717.240.6178.
Marriage and Divorce Records
Cumberland County issues certified copies of marriage and divorce records at no cost to disabled wartime veterans or members of the armed forces.
Discharge Certificates
Cumberland County Recorder of Deeds records Discharge Certificates and DD Form 214 Discharge Certificates (issued after 1952) at no cost to the veteran. If recorded with the county, certified copies may be obtained at no cost when needed. Veterans are encouraged to record their discharge with the Recorder of Deeds to ensure safekeeping and availability when required to receive veterans’ benefits. Contact their office at 717.240.6370.
Military Burial Honors
Military burial honors are
provided at no cost to veterans buried in Cumberland County. Honors
include greeting the remains, rendering a rifle salute, flag folding and
presentation. Honors are provided by the Cumberland County Honor Guard,
an all-volunteer organization. Arrangements for the Honor Guard are
coordinated through the Funeral Home Directors. Veterans interested in
becoming a member of the Honor Guard should contact our office at 717.240.6178.