Who to contact about veterans benefits
In Canada there are many different organizations, both governmental and private, that seek to help veterans and their families. These resources are made available as a showing of gratitude for their service and aim to provide much needed support whenever veterans need it. Veteran is a special distinction that sets men and women who have served our country apart from other Canadians. So, it should be noted that when a veteran passes away, there is a slightly different process. This includes different parties that need to be notified and organizations that need to be involved. If you have lost a veteran in your family, who do you contact first? What are the steps that need to be taken in order to ensure they are given a deserving send-off by military and national standards? Below we offer some guidance and resources for the family members of Canadian veterans.
