Afterward

Veterans (VA) benefits, if they served

Why it matters

The VA may provide burial allowance, a national cemetery plot, a headstone/marker, a burial flag, and survivor benefits (DIC).

How to do it

  1. Contact the VA about burial benefits and survivor pension/DIC.
  2. Have their military service/discharge records (DD-214) if available.
Time neededApplication + processing
CostNothing to claim
WhenThe first month

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