RETIREE FACT SHEET
CASUALTY ASSISTANCE CHECKLIST
Casualty Assistance Checklist & Reporting the death of a retired military member. Reporting the
death of a retired military member can be done by telephoning your local Casualty Assistance Office.
Hurlburt’s Casualty Services Officer, Inez Reyes can be reached at (850) 884-2686.
DOCUMENTS NEEDED UPON DEATH OF A RETIREE OR SPOUSE
Retiree’s Name:______________________Social Security #:_____________________
Spouse’s Name (Maiden):___________________Social Security #:________________
Address (city, state, zip code):______________________________________________
Place and Date of Birth:___________________________________________________
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS for FILING DEATH BENEFIT CLAIMS
DD Form 214 “Report of Separation from Active Duty”
Death Certificate with Cause of Death (long form)
Marriage Certificate/Divorce Decree (only if previous marriages)
Insurance Policy(ies) (Government/Commercial)
Bank Information (Routing and Account number)
Birth Certificate(s) and or Adoption Paperwork (minor children only)
KEY PHONE NUMBERS
Hurlburt Casualty Assistance Office (assist with benefits): 850-884-2686
Honor Guard (funeral/military honors): 850-884-1276
AF Times Obituaries Fax #: 703-750-8601
Arlington National Cemetery: 703-695-3250/3255
Barrancas National Cemetery: 850-452-3357
Defense Finance & Accounting Service: 800-321-1080
Hurlburt Legal Office: 850-884-7821
Social Security: 800-772-1213
VA Regional: 800-827-1000