The Royal Canadian Legion is committed to ensuring all
Veterans receive a dignified burial and their families have
access to the care and support they need and deserve
All Canadian Armed Forces members, regardless if they are single, married or living common-law, whose
death is attributable to military service, should be granted a death benefit and receive a dignified burial.
Primary advocacy position(s) on this issue:
• When a member of the Canadian Armed Forces who is not married dies as a result of service, their death
benefit should be awarded to their designated next of kin.