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Survivors
of any person who was an active or retired member of the military
at time of death, or an honorably discharged veteran, could
be eligible for a number of benefits, including:
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An American flag (usually drapes the casket).
- Burial
in a National Cemetery.
- A
bronze or granite marker.
- A
lump sum payment of $300.00 is usually available to families
of those veterans that were entitled to receive VA compensation
or pension at time of death (such as retirees), or veterans
who died while a registered patient in a VA hospital or
other accredited VA facility. If one of these circumstance's
apply and a National Cemetery is not utilized, up to $150.00
could be reimbursed as a plot or interment allowance (requires
proof of payment to a non-VA cemetery. Private cemeteries
usually assist you by filing this benefit in your behalf).
For veterans who die of a service connected disability,
the VA could pay an allowance to reimburse funeral costs
of $1500.00 or less (no additional VA death benefits would
be available). Active duty military personnel are usually
entitled to a greater amount, which can vary.
- If
not remarried, the surviving spouse is eligible for burial
in the National Cemetery. Dependent children of the veteran
are also eligible.
- Claims
for Veteran's Benefits must be filed within 2 years of death
by the veteran's family, a non-family member who can prove
that the veteran's funeral services are paid, or the funeral
director. We will be pleased to make application for these
benefits on your behalf if you will provide us with the
veteran's Honorable Discharge papers. For VA Assistance
and Information, phone 1-800-827-1000 or visit their website
at www.va.gov
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