Veterans’ Funeral and Burial Benefits (what you get, and ...

Veterans¡¯ Funeral and Burial Benefits

(what you get, and what you don¡¯t)

First Things First

? These benefits apply to any veterans who are other than dishonorably

discharged. If the veteran is dishonorably discharged, these benefits are

not available.

? Veterans and families will need to provide their DD214 (discharge

papers) in order to claim any benefits. If you cannot find these, you need

to contact the Veterans¡¯ Administration directly. Preferably ahead of time.

? These benefits are also available to spouses of veterans, and

minor/dependent children

Who is NOT eligible

? Divorced (former) spouses

? Adult children (unless dependent under the law)

? Parents and siblings (even if they¡¯re dependent, they

do not get benefits)

? Those with a dishonorable discharge

? Those convicted of subversive activities or capital

crimes

What EVERY honorably

discharged veteran gets

? Plot and burial in a national veterans¡¯ cemetery

(check state veterans¡¯ cemeteries for their offerings)

? Any vault/outer burial container the national cemetery

requires

? The opening and closing of the grave in a national

cemetery

? A flag

? NOTE! The gov¡¯t will install your gov¡¯t marker in a

private cemetery if you choose to be buried there.

What EVERY honorably

discharged veteran gets

? An honor guard to perform a military funeral. Ask the

funeral home to arrange this, or contact the Veterans¡¯

Administration directly

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