The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has the responsibility of providing a marker and/or memorial to the fallen from both World Wars. Funding is provided by the member governments of the Commonwealth nations, who share the cost of the Commission's work. Canada provides 10%.

The Last Post Fund is a Canadian not-for-profit organization and registered charity, which was founded in 1909. The Last Post Fund's mission is to ensure that “no Veteran is denied a dignified funeral and burial, as well as a gravestone, due to insufficient funds at time of death”. It is primarily funded by Veterans Affairs Canada. If a Veteran has a headstone, they will not replace one or provide a Military Marker.

However, they do have an unmarked grave program - Veterans without any type of marker can have a family member, friend, or organization apply for a marker.

VETERAN HAS A MARKER BUT THERE IS NO MENTION THAT THEY SERVED.

This is the gap that Trail of the Caribou Research Group fills. It is conducted as funds permit. We have placed 32 footstones in the past 4 years. Regrettably, we never have enough of a budget to meet the need.