VA Burial Benefits and Memorial Items
VA burial benefits can help Servicemembers, Veterans, and their family members plan and pay for a burial or memorial service in a VA national cemetery. Family members can also order memorial items to honor the service of a Veteran. Find out how to apply for the burial benefits you've earned, and how to plan for a burial in advance or at time of need.
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Get Veterans Burial Benefits
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Eligibility
Find out if you qualify for burial in a VA national cemetery and for other burial honors.
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Pre-need Burial Eligibility Determination
Apply for a pre-need eligibility decision letter. This can help you pre-plan for burial in a VA national cemetery, and make the process easier for your family members in their time of need.
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Veteran Burial Allowance
Learn how to apply for a burial allowance to help pay for a Veteran's funeral services, burial, and transportation costs.
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Memorial Items
Find out how to apply for grave markers, headstones, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and other memorial items to honor a Veteran's service.
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Compensation Benefits for Surviving Spouse and Dependents (VA DIC)
Learn about getting VA disability benefits for a surviving spouse or a dependent child or parent.
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Bereavement Counseling
See if you qualify for grief counseling and transition support after the loss of an active-duty Servicemember, Reservist, or National Guard Soldier.
Plan a Burial
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Plan a Burial for a Veteran, Spouse, or Dependent Family Member
Get step-by-step guidance on how to request and apply for a burial in a VA national cemetery, or in a state or tribal government Veterans cemetery.
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Schedule a Burial in a VA National Cemetery
Learn how to work with the VA National Cemetery Scheduling Office to schedule a burial.
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Find a National, State, or Tribal Government Veterans Cemetery
Search for national, state, or tribal government Veterans cemeteries.
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Request Military Records (DD214)
View and print documents from your official military personnel file (including your DD214).
More Information and Resources
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VA National Cemetery Daily Burial Schedule
Find the date, time, and location of the committal service for the scheduled burial of a Veteran, spouse, or other eligible family member.
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VA Survivor Benefits Rates (VA DIC)
View current dependency and indemnity compensation rates for surviving spouses and children.
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Parents Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Rates
View current survivor benefit rates for parents.
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Replace Medals, Awards, and Decorations
Visit the National Archives website to find out how to request replacement medals, awards, and decorations.
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Search Historical Military Records (National Archives)
Visit the National Archives website to research military records from the Revolutionary War to the present.
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Veteran Grave Locator
Find a Veteran's or family member's grave in a VA national cemetery, or in a state or tribal Veterans cemetery.
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VA Burial Benefits FAQ
Find answers to common questions about VA burial benefits and memorial items.
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What to Expect at a Military Funeral
Prepare for a military funeral by learning about what happens at a committal service in a VA national cemetery.