Veteran Burial Benefits | United States Department Of Veterans Affairs
Provides one-time financial assistance towards burial and funeral costs for an eligible veteran.
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211 UWGC
Physical Address
810 Vermont Avenue Nw, Washington, DC 20420
Hours
mon 8:00am - 4:00pm;tue 8:00am - 4:00pm;wed 8:00am - 4:00pm;thu 8:00am - 4:00pm;fri 8:00am - 4:00pm
Application process
Applications may be submitted online or by mail. Individuals listed as the Veteran’s spouse on their profile at the time of their death will automatically receive assistance and do not need to submit an application.
Fee
None
Eligibility
Open to individuals who owe or have already paid for expenses related to burial and funeral services for an eligible Veteran. Applicants must also:
- be the Veteran's surviving spouse, partner from a legal union, child, parent, or executor of the Veteran's estate
- not be reimbursed by any other organization, like another government agency or the Veteran’s employer
To be considered eligible, the Veteran must not have received a dishonorable discharge and meet at least one of the following criteria:
- died as a result of a service-connected disability
- died while getting VA care, either at a VA facility or at a facility contracted by VA,
- had been receiving or was eligible to receive compensation or a VA pension at their time of death
Service area
Ohio
Kentucky
Agency info
United States Department Of Veterans Affairs
Federal government agency responsible for overseeing the provision of health, education, disability, funerary, and financial benefits earned by Veterans of the United States Armed Forces.