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Presidential Memorial Certificates
A Presidential Memorial Certificate is an engraved paper certificate signed by the President of the United States, expressing the nation's recognition of a veteran's service.
What Is a Presidential Memorial Certificate?
A Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC) is an engraved paper certificate bearing the President's signature and expressing the country's grateful recognition of the veteran's service. It is provided at no cost to eligible veterans' families.
Who Is Eligible?
Honorably discharged veterans and their next of kin or loved ones are eligible to receive a Presidential Memorial Certificate. Eligibility is determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
How to Request a PMC
Presidential Memorial Certificates are requested through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Taps2's licensed funeral professionals can assist families in understanding the request process. Multiple copies may be requested for immediate family members.
Timing
Presidential Memorial Certificates are typically requested after the veteran's death, though they may also be requested by veterans who are still living. Processing times vary.
Presidential Memorial Certificates are a benefit administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. They are not a Taps2 program. Eligibility is determined solely by the VA. Taps2 provides educational information and professional assistance — it does not administer VA benefits.
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