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Determine if someone qualifies for burial in a services cemetery
Councils are responsible for determining if a veteran — or their spouse or partner — qualifies for burial in a services cemetery. There are two steps to determine eligibility: Get a statement of...
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Funeral Expenses
Who can get this Death related to service or Qualifying Service You can apply for funeral costs for a veteran if: they had qualifying operational service, or their death was service-related. Death...
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Planning Ahead: Funeral Support for Veterans and Their Families
Planning for the end of life isn’t something most people are keen to think about. But for many veterans and their families, having a plan in place can make a hard time a little easier. Knowing that...
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Burial in a Services Cemetery
Eligibility to be buried in a Services Cemetery needs to be approved by your local authority. Who can get this You may be able to be buried in a Services Cemetery if you: have Operational Service...
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Update to Burial and Cremation declarations of Operational Service in Afghanistan and Pakistan 2021
The list of Burial and Cremation declarations of Operational Service has been updated. View the list of Burial and Cremation declarations of Operational Service Signed declaration notice...
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80th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War
It began with Hitler's invasion of Poland in September 1939, and is generally considered to have ended on 15 August 1945 with the surrender of Japan. 2 September is also celebrated in the United...
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Update to Burial and Cremation declarations of Operational Service in multiple areas January 2025
The list of Burial and Cremation declarations of Operational Service has been updated. View the complete list of Burial and Cremation declarations of Operational Service Declarations The declarations...
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Te Kiwi Māia: The Courageous Kiwi
A place for New Zealand’s first responders and Defence Force personnel. While in the United Kingdom, Royal New Zealand Navy Reservist Rebecca Nelson heard about Tedworth House and the Help for Heroes...
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NZDF delivers service records within 24 hours of death
When serving or ex-serving personnel pass, it is common for whānau to request a statement of their service to include as part of their funeral service. A Statement of Service (SoS) includes: details...
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The story of the caskets for the Unknown Warrior
In November 2004, the remains of New Zealand’s Unknown Warrior were returned to the care of New Zealand from Caterpillar Valley near Longueval in France—the site of the Battle of the Somme. The...