Gold Star families

1 guide on Gold Star families, from choosing flowers to getting them placed.

Veterans & Military Honors

Gold Star Families: What the Gold Star Means and Honoring a Service Member at the Grave

Who is a Gold Star family, where the gold star comes from, the Gold Star Lapel Button and how to replace one, the days set aside for Gold Star mothers and spouses, and how to honor a fallen service member at a national cemetery.

November 1, 2026