VA Burial Benefits Application

A VA Burial Benefits Application is used by eligible family members or representatives to request financial assistance for the funeral and burial expenses of a deceased veteran. Key features include:

1. Deceased veteran’s personal and service information

2. Applicant’s personal information and relationship to the veteran

3. Information about the veteran’s death and burial/cremation

4. Details of funeral and burial expenses incurred

5. Information about any other burial benefits received

This form is used to apply for various burial benefits, including burial in a VA national cemetery, a burial plot in a private cemetery, a burial allowance, and a headstone or grave marker. It helps the VA determine eligibility for these benefits and process the claim. The form is crucial for families of deceased veterans who need financial assistance with funeral and burial costs. It ensures that veterans receive proper recognition for their service through dignified burial arrangements, regardless of their family’s financial situation. This benefit honors the service and sacrifice of veterans by providing support to their families during a difficult time and ensuring that every veteran can receive a respectful final resting place.