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Survivors of any person who was an active or retired
member of the military at time of death, or an honorably
discharged veteran, could be eligible for a number
of benefits, including:
- An American flag (usually drapes
the casket).
- Burial in a National Cemetery.
- 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 circumstance's apply 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 in your behalf). For veterans who
die of a service connected disability, the VA
could pay an allowance to reimburse funeral
costs of $1500.00 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.
- Claims for Veteran's 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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