- An American flag (usually drapes the casket).
- Burial in a
National Cemetery.
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A bronze or granite marker.
- A lump sum payment of $300.00
is usually available to families of those veterans that were entitled to
receive VA compensation or pension at time of death (such as retirees), or
veterans who died while a registered patient in a VA hospital or other
accredited VA facility. If one of these circumstances applies and a
National Cemetery is not utilized, up to
$150.00 could be reimbursed as a plot or interment allowance (requires
proof of payment to a non-VA cemetery. Private cemeteries usually assist
you by filing this benefit on your behalf). For veterans who die of a
service connected disability, the VA could pay an allowance to reimburse
funeral costs of $1,500.00 or less (no additional VA death benefits would
be available). Active duty military personnel are usually entitled to a
greater amount, which can vary.
- If not remarried, the
surviving spouse is eligible for burial in the
National Cemetery. Dependent children of the
veteran are also eligible.
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Claims for Veterans Benefits
must be filed within 2 years of death by the veteran's family, a
non-family member who can prove that the veteran's funeral services are
paid, or the funeral director. We will be pleased to make application for
these benefits on your behalf if you will provide us with the veteran's
Honorable Discharge papers. For VA Assistance and Information, phone
1-800-827-1000 or visit their website at
www.va.gov.
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