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We also know that many veterans may not fully understand the benefits to which they’re entitled. For that reason, we’ve assembled this list of 9 benefits as a guide. For more information, or to obtain any necessary forms and paperwork, contact Cremations and Funerals Afford-ably Priced. If you would like documentation to support your military Service, the Veteran Administration has established link to do just that, to submit an application click here.
United States Department of Veterans Affairs (V.A.) benefits only cover a portion of funerals.
There are certain monetary and service benefits that may be available. However, reimbursement usually only applies to Veterans who:
- Retire from the Armed Services, or
- Were disabled due to a service-related incident , or
- Died in facility under the V.A. direction
Normal guidelines are provided as an overview, but V.A. will make the final determination on all claims. If you would like documentation to support your military Service, the Veteran Administration has established link to do just that, to submit an application click here.
Documentation to Verify Eligibility
A DD-214 also known as discharge papers; is normally required to verify military service. If your family does not have form DD-214 at the time of death; Cremations and Funerals Afford ably Priced; will do everything possible to secure any and all benefits available to the Veterans Family. If you would like documentation to support your military Service, the Veteran Administration has established link to do just that, to submit an application click here.
The United States Flag
A flag is provided to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased veteran. The flag is given to the next of kin. For your family’s convenience, Cremations and Funerals Affordably Priced; will be assist in obtaining the burial flag.
Military Funeral Honors
Every eligible veteran should receive military funeral honors, which includes the folding and presentation of our flag and the playing of taps.
Presidential Memorial Certificate
Originated in 1962 by President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, a Presidential Memorial Certificate is a certificate, signed by the current President, to honor the memory of honorably discharged of the deceased veteran; Cremations and Funerals Afford-ably Priced; will assist your family in obtaining the certificate. If you would like documentation to support your military Service, the Veteran Administration has established link to do just that, to submit an application click here.
Monetary Burial Benefits
A veteran may be eligible to receive a partial reimbursement for their interment costs. For non-service related deaths, you must meet the following conditions:
- Payment for the veteran’s burial was made without any reimbursement from a government agency or other source, and
- The veteran was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.
In addition, at least one of the following conditions must be met:
- The veteran died because of service-related disability, or
- The veteran was receiving VA pension or compensation, or
- The veteran died in a VA hospital or nursing home under VA contract.
Requirements for burial in a V.A. National Cemetery
- An assigned gravesite (if space if available)
- Opening and closing of the grave
- A grave liner for casketed remains
- A government headstone or marker
- Perpetual care at no cost to the family
Cremated remains are buried or inurned in V.A. National Cemeteries in the same manner and with the same honors as casketed remains.
It is important to note that you may not reserve space in a V.A. National Cemetery ahead of time, since V.A. National Cemeteries only allow arrangements to be made in an at-need situation. Additionally, you should note that burials in V.A. National Cemeteries are not conducted on weekends and, depending on the V.A. Cemetery, there may be a waiting period before the burial will occur.
In addition, non-veteran parents may be interred in a national cemetery with their child if that child was killed in combat and has no other eligible survivors. In order for such burial to occur, an official must determine that there is available space.
Headstones or markers
The Veterans Administration will furnish a government headstone or marker for the grave of any deceased eligible Veteran in any cemetery around the world. Upright headstones are available in granite and marble and flat markers are available in granite, marble and bronze. The style must be consistent with existing monuments or markers at the place of burial, meaning the cemetery of choice will have guidelines in place as to the type of Headstone / marker that they will allow. If you would like documentation to support your military Service, the Veteran Administration has established link to do just that, to submit an application click here.
Replacement of military service medals, awards and decorations
Military service medals, awards and decorations are available from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC). Family members may request medals and awards for living veterans only if they have obtained their signed authorization. For deceased veterans, requests will be accepted from the next-of-kin. If there are any questions or concerns please contact us; Cremations and Funerals Afford-ably Priced. If you would like documentation to support your military Service, the Veteran Administration has established link to do just that, to submit an application click here.
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