Veterans Burial Allowance
Offered by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) burial allowance is a monetary benefit that is generally paid at the maximum amount authorized by law for an eligible Veteran's burial and funeral costs. VA... Main Services burial & funeral help government benefits understand government programs Serving adults 18+ veterans individuals families spouses dependents
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of funeral director services, like cremation.You must file a claim for a non-service-connected burial allowance within 2 years after the Veteran’s burial or cremation. If a Veteran’s discharge was changed after death from dishonorable to another status, you must file for an allowance claim within 2 years after the discharge update.VA automatically pays a burial benefit to the eligible surviving spouse of record when a Veteran's death is reported. If no surviving spouse is of record, VA will pay the first living person to file a claim of those listed on our website.
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