Burial Benefits
Forms and resources for burial benefits
10 resources in this category
VA Burial Benefits Application Guide
Complete guide to applying for VA burial benefits including burial allowance, plot allowance, and transportation reimbursement.
National Cemetery Eligibility Checklist
Checklist to determine eligibility for burial in a VA national cemetery for veterans, spouses, and dependents.
Presidential Memorial Certificate Request Guide
How to request a Presidential Memorial Certificate honoring the service of a deceased veteran.
Burial Allowance Claim Guide
Guide to claiming VA burial allowances for service-connected death, non-service-connected death, and unclaimed remains.
Headstone and Marker Request Guide
How to request a government-provided headstone, marker, or medallion for a veteran's gravesite.
Burial Flag Request Guide
How to request a United States flag to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased veteran.
VA Plot Allowance Guide
Guide to the VA plot or interment allowance for veterans buried in private cemeteries.
Pre-Need Burial Eligibility Guide
How to apply for a pre-need determination of eligibility for burial in a VA national cemetery before the time of need.
Survivor Benefits Overview Worksheet
Comprehensive worksheet outlining all VA survivor benefits available to spouses, children, and parents of deceased veterans.
DIC (Dependency and Indemnity Compensation) Guide
Guide to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation for surviving spouses and children when a veteran's death is service-connected.