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Through the history of our nation, the service of men and women in
our nation's armed forces has kept our nation strong and free. We honor that
service by making sure each veteran's family receives any and all benefits they
are entitled to. We have summarized benefits offered by our government below:
Vet Benefits The Veterans Administration does not provide any
payment for funeral services, but does provide the following:
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VA Cash Benefits For Reimbursement of Burial Expenses - $300 is
available for an honorably discharged veteran, IF: they were receiving a
pension or disability benefits from the VA at the time of death; or the death
occurred in a VA hospital, or VA contracted health care facility.
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Active Duty or Service Connected Death - $1,500 is available IF:
the veteran died during active duty; or an honorably discharged veteran died of
a service-connected injury.
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Burial Plot Allowance - $150 is available for an honorably
discharged veteran not interred in a cemetery that is under the jurisdiction of
the US government, IF: the veteran was receiving a pension or disability
benefits from the VA at the time of death; the death occurred in a VA hospital,
or VA contracted health care facility.
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Transportation Allowance - Transportation allowance will be
reimbursed by the VA for transportation expenses from the place of death to the
funeral home and to the cemetery for a veteran who died in a VA hospital, or VA
contracted health care facility.
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US flag - An honorably discharged veteran is entitled to a US
flag provided by the Veterans Administration.
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Headstone or Marker - In a National Cemetery, a veteran, spouse
and dependent children receive a free headstone. For burial in a private
cemetery, a simple marker for veterans ONLY will be provided, if the grave is
unmarked.
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Burial in a National Cemetery - Free grave space is available for
a veteran, spouse and dependent children. At the time of death, we will notify
the Veterans Administration.
Presidential Memorial Certificates
The Presidential Memorial Certificate is a parchment certificate with a
calligraphic inscription expressing the nation's recognition of the veteran's
service. The veteran's name is inscribed and the certificate bears the
signature of the President. Certificates are issued in the name of honorably
discharged, deceased veterans. Eligible recipients include next of kin, other
relatives and friends. The award of a certificate to one eligible recipient
does not preclude certificates to other eligible recipients. The veteran may
have died at any time in the past. The local VA regional office generally
originates the application for a Presidential Memorial Certificate. The next of
kin also may request a certificate. Requests should be accompanied by a copy of
a document such as a discharge to establish honorable service. VA regional
offices can assist in applying for certificates.
For specific questions concerning eligibility claims and benefits
please contact:
Veterans Administration Regional Office
210 Franklin Rd. SW
Roanoke, VA 24011
COMM: 1-800-827-1000
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