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Web Posted : 06/09/2003 12:00 AM Military veterans who fall on hard times and die destitute and homeless historically have ended up in paupers' graves. Now, thanks to the nation's largest funeral provider, veterans in 11 cities across the country, including San Antonio, will receive free funerals with full military honors. Express-News staff writer Carmina Danini reports that Service Corp. International, parent company of Dignity Memorial, which operates several funeral homes in San Antonio, has established a burial program for homeless veterans. The Dignity Memorial funeral homes — Sunset Funeral Home, Sunset Northwest, Roy Akers Funeral Chapel and Zizik Kearns Riebe Saunders Funeral Home — provide a full range of funeral services for homeless veterans, including a casket, transportation, preparation and burial clothing, at no charge. The program, Danini reports, is operating in St. Louis, Houston, El Paso, Dallas, Denver, Kansas City, Washington, Chicago, San Diego, and Louisville. Those who served our country and were honorably discharged merit the honor and respect of a military funeral. It's what a person did during his lifetime, not material wealth, that matters in the end. |
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