Department of Veteran's Services
What is a VA Burial Allowance?
Who is Eligible?
How Much Does VA Pay?
- Service-Related Death
- Non-service Related Death
Related Benefits?
How Do I Apply?
How Do I get more help or more information?
What is a VA Burial Allowance ?
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A VA burial allowance is a partial reimbursement of an eligible veteran's burial and funeral costs. When the cause of death is not service-related, the reimbursement is generally described as two (2) payments: |
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Who is Eligible?
You may be eligible for a VA burial allowance if you meet both of the following
requirements:
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| Service-related death | VA will pay up to $2,000 toward burial expenses. If the veteran is buried in a VA national cemetery, some or all of the cost of moving the deceased may be reimbursed. |
| Non service related death | VA will pay up to $500 toward burial and funeral expenses and a $300 plot internment allowance. If the death happened while the veteran was in a VA hospital or under contracted nursing home care, the cost of moving the deceased may be reimbursed. |
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Veterans Service Representatives are available to assist you with burial, survivors’ or any veterans' benefits. You will need the following to apply for VA Burial benefits:
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How do I get Help or More Information?
| One of our Veterans Service Representatives is available to discuss Burial Allowance benefits or any veterans' related issue with you.
Contact:
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