Death

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Burial

Burial & Memorial FAQs

Find your answers to frequently asked question about burials and memorials.

Source: VA National Cemetery Administration

Burial & Memorials Home

Find information about the VA burials and memorials benefits.

Source: VA National Cemetery Administration

Burial Allowance Benefits

In certain circumstances, a Burial Allowance, or partial reimbursement of funeral expenses, is available from the Veterans Benefits Administration.

Source: VA National Cemetery Administration

Eligibility for Benefits

VA national cemetery directors have the primary responsibility for verifying eligibility for burial in VA national cemeteries. A determination of eligibility is usually made in response to a request for burial in a VA national cemetery.

Source: VA National Cemetery Administration

Cemeteries

Cemeteries

Information about the locations of National Cemeteries can be found here, including VA, State, and other memorial locations.

Source: VA National Cemetery Administration

Nationwide Gravesite Locator

Search for burial locations of veterans and their family members in VA National Cemeteries, state veterans cemeteries, various other military and Department of Interior cemeteries, and for veterans buried in private cemeteries when the grave is marked with a government grave marker.

Source: Nationwide Gravesite Locator

Counseling and Support

Casualty Assistance - Counseling & Support

Contains information on handling the loss or casualty of a loved one, including dealing with grief, benefits, necessary papers, funeral arrangements and memorial services and more.

Source: National Resource Directory (NRD)

Casualty Assistance - Service Providers

The Department of Defense strives to support the families of wounded or deceased service members by providing them with accurate and compassionate services through the Casualty Assistance Program.

Source: MilitaryHOMEFRONT

Compassionate Friends

Whether your family has had a child die (at any age from any cause) or you are trying to help those who have gone through this life altering experience, The Compassionate Friends exists to provide friendship, understanding, and hope to those going through the natural grieving process.

Source: Compassionate Friends

Hospice

Find resources that provides information on advance directives and other end-of-life issues.

Source: National Resource Directory (NRD)