Veterans deserve honor in life and death. The VA offers burial benefits to ensure service members receive respectful final arrangements and to ease the financial burden on their families.
Eligibility typically includes:
Apply online, by mail, or at a VA regional office. Submit:
Veterans can apply in advance for burial eligibility through the VA’s Pre-Need Determination Program. This helps:
Survivors may also be eligible for:
Understanding how these benefits interact with burial benefits ensures families receive the full support they’re entitled to.
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