Veterans Benefits

Veterans Burial Benefits

The Department of Veterans Affairs provides several burial and memorial benefits for eligible veterans and their families. Our staff is knowledgeable about these benefits and can help you access them.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Active duty service members and Selected Reserve members are typically eligible
  • Former service members with honorable discharge are generally eligible
  • Those completing at least one enlistment period in the Selected Reserves qualify
  • Former Selective Reserve members discharged due to service-related disabilities are eligible

Available Benefits

Burial Flag

The VA provides a United States flag at no cost to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased veteran who served honorably in the U. S. Armed Forces.

Burial Allowance

VA burial allowances are partial reimbursements of an eligible veteran's burial and funeral costs. The amount varies depending on the type of service connected death.

Military Honors

The Department of Defense provides military funeral honors, including the playing of Taps and flag folding ceremony.

How We Can Help


Our staff is trained to help veterans' families access all available benefits. We can assist with:


  • Determining eligibility for benefits
  • Filing necessary paperwork
  • Coordinating military honors
  • Arranging burial in national cemeteries