Veterans
VA will pay up to $780 toward burial and funeral expenses for deaths on or after October 1, 2018 (if hospitalized by VA at time of death), or $300 toward burial and funeral expenses (if not hospitalized by VA at time of death), and a $780 plot-interment allowance (if not buried in a national cemetery).
EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS
Acceptable proof of death as specified in 38 CFR 3.211 AND Receipted bills that show that you made payment in whole or part, OR A statement of account, preferably on the printed billhead of the funeral director or cemetery owner. The statement of account must show:
- The name of the deceased Veteran for whom the services and merchandise were furnished, AND
- The nature and cost of the services and merchandise, AND
- All credits, AND
- The amount of the unpaid balance, if any
HOW TO APPLY
- You can apply online at Vets.gov, OR
- To submit a paper application, download and complete VA Form 21P-530, Application for Burial Allowance and mail it to the Pension Management Center that serves your state, OR
- Work with an accredited representative, OR
- You may also go to your local regional benefit office and turn in your application for processing.
