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If you have questions, from benefits, to burial, to resources; TAPS can assist you in finding answers. Our toll free number (1-800-959-8277) is a good starting point to share your questions. We can help you find the answers through our wonderful network of friends in the military and government. If you wish, we will be happy to make a call on your behalf. We are here to help you through this difficult time. Please call or email us at CaseWork@taps.org for any assistance you may need. 

Information on Benefits


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My Army Benefits-Casualty and Survivor Benefit Facts

  • Burial & Memorial Benefits
  • Continued Housing Benefits
  • Death Gratuity
  • Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
  • Social Security Lump Sum Death Benefit
  • Social Security Survivor Benefits
  • Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP)
  • Servicemembers Group Life Insurance

Military.com

  • Understanding Survivor Benefits

Military One Source

  • Casualty Assistance

Department of Veteran Affairs

  • Survivor Benefits

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Our Stories: General Grief
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Proactive Grieving
By Mitch Carmody

TAPS Magazine | When my father died in 1969, I was only 15 years old. My mom told me that I was the man of the family now and that I needed to take care of the farm and my sisters. I did just that. I did not grieve, I did not cry, I did not publicly mourn. I hid my sorrow as if it were some awful secret I was ashamed of. I moved on.
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TAPS Blog | Before my husband died, Memorial Day was just another 3 day weekend that we got to celebrate his birthday (May 29th) with a fun adventure.  I never really thought about the importance of it and just enjoyed our time together.  Since his death however, Memorial Day has taken on a whole new meaning.
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TAPS Event | You are warmly invited to attend the 19th Annual TAPS National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp for Young Survivors. Join us as we bring together survivors to share a weekend of understanding, hope, courage, and love.  
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