Burial & memorial benefits
Burial allowance, national cemetery burial, headstones and flags.
VA can help pay for a Veteran's burial and funeral costs, and eligible Veterans may be buried in a VA national cemetery at no cost to the family.
Allowance amounts depend on whether the death was service-connected and the date of death.
Key facts and current amounts
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Burial allowance, service-connected death on or after Sept 11, 2001 (max) Verified
$2,000
What the official source says
“If the Veteran died on or after September 11, 2001 $2,000”
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Burial allowance, non-service-connected death on or after Oct 1, 2026 (max) Verified
$1,032 burial + $1,032 plot
What the official source says
“If the Veteran died on or after October 1, 2026 We’ll pay a $1,032 burial allowance and $1,032 for a plot”
How to get it
- Plan aheadVeterans can apply for pre-need eligibility for burial in a VA national cemetery.
- ApplySurvivors apply online or with VA Form 21P-530EZ.
Official links
Help in your state
Your state veterans agency can help you apply for federal benefits for free and tell you about state-only benefits.