{"id":413,"date":"2020-09-13T15:47:46","date_gmt":"2020-09-13T15:47:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmpwebdesign.com\/cremation\/?page_id=413"},"modified":"2020-10-04T16:17:48","modified_gmt":"2020-10-04T16:17:48","slug":"veterans-burial-benefits-cremation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dmpwebdesign.com\/cremation\/veterans-burial-benefits-cremation\/","title":{"rendered":"Veterans Burial Benefits Cremation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"entry-title main_title\">Veterans Burial Benefits Cremation<\/h1>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><strong><em>Going Home Cremations will help you receive the following veterans burial benefits:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Veterans Burial\u00a0Benefits include:<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cem.va.gov\/cem\/burial_benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The National Cemetery Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, provides the following burial benefits for veterans.<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>During this difficult time, our team will help you get all the veteran benefits you have earned. With our experience, we will handle all the details on your behalf.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:9413201179\">Call Us @ 941.320.1179<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dmpwebdesign.com\/cremation\/veteran-cremation\/\" data-et-has-event-already=\"true\">See Our Veterans Package<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3940 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/secureservercdn.net\/192.169.221.188\/2b5.9a4.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/funeral-flag-veteran-480.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secureservercdn.net\/192.169.221.188\/2b5.9a4.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/funeral-flag-veteran-480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/secureservercdn.net\/192.169.221.188\/2b5.9a4.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/funeral-flag-veteran-480-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/secureservercdn.net\/192.169.221.188\/2b5.9a4.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/funeral-flag-veteran-480-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/secureservercdn.net\/192.169.221.188\/2b5.9a4.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/funeral-flag-veteran-480-250x199.jpg 250w\" alt=\"veterans burial benefits cremation\" width=\"480\" height=\"383\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In-Ground Space for Husband and wife or Niche in any of our\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cem.va.gov\/cem\/cems\/listcem.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>131 national cemeteries<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0\u00a0with available space, opening and closing of the grave, perpetual care, a\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cem.va.gov\/cem\/hmm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Government headstone or marker<\/strong><\/a><strong>,\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cem.va.gov\/cem\/burial_benefits\/burial_flags.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>a burial flag,<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0and a\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cem.va.gov\/cem\/pmc.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Presidential Memorial Certificate<\/strong><\/a><strong>, at no cost to the family.\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Note that space in a national cemetery may\u00a0<strong>not\u00a0<\/strong>be reserved in advance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cem.va.gov\/cem\/hmm\/index.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Eligible veterans may receive a government headstone or marker for the unmarked grave of any deceased eligible veteran, at no charge to the family<\/strong>.<\/a>\u00a0Veterans who are eligible to receive a marker may use this benefit regardless of the date of death, and these markers may be used in any cemetery around the world.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cem.va.gov\/cem\/burial_benefits\/burial_flags.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The VA provides a United States flag at no cost for accompanying an urn for a deceased veteran.<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0This resource offers information on the symbolism of the flag being given as a way to honor the veteran\u2019s service to the USA, as well as information on how to obtain a flag. To receive one, surviving family members must submit<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vba.va.gov\/pubs\/forms\/VBA-27-2008-ARE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>VA Form 27-2008, Application for United States Flag for Burial Purposes<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/benefits.va.gov\/compensation\/claims-special-burial.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Veterans must meet eligibility requirements for their families to receive FINANCIAL burial benefits for their final expenses, and amounts vary based on circumstances:<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>For a service-related death or\u00a0<\/em>if hospitalized by VA at time of death)\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cVA will pay up to $2,000 toward cremation expenses for deaths on or after September 11, 2001,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>If the ashes of the veteran are buried in a VA national cemetery, some or all of the cost of transporting the deceased may be reimbursed.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For non-service-related deaths, \u201cVA may pay up to $700 toward burial and funeral expenses for deaths on or after October 1, 2011,<\/li>\n<li>The spouse of an eligible veteran is entitled to the burial of ashes a \u201cgrave-space\u201d or \u201cniche\u201d and a marker in a national cemetery. \u00a0According to the Funeral Consumers Alliance, \u201cA spouse who remarries a non-veteran may claim burial rights from the prior marriage. Spouses receiving military pay and who die in a military medical facility are eligible for military transport to the nearest national cemetery or no farther than the last permanent residence. Adult children of veterans are entitled to burial benefits only if disabled and dependent.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Military funeral honors are available upon request for eligible veterans\u2019 services.\u00a0According to the VA\u2019s website, \u201cUpon request, DoD [the Department of Defense] will provide military funeral honors consisting of folding and the presentation of the United States flag and the playing of \u2018Taps.\u2019 A funeral honors detail consists of two or more uniformed members of the armed forces, with at least one member from the deceased\u2019s branch of service. Additionally, \u201cVA can help arrange honors for burials at VA national cemeteries. Veteran\u2019s service organizations or volunteer groups may help provide honors.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cem.va.gov\/cem\/burial_benefits\/eligible.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The National Cemetery Scheduling Office is responsible for determining eligibility and scheduling burials in the national cemeteries.<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0It notes, \u201cA determination of eligibility is made in response to a request for burial in a VA national cemetery. To schedule a burial, fax all discharge documentation to 1-866-900-6417 and follow-up with a phone call to 1-800-535-1117.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caring.com\/articles\/v-a-burial-benefits-for-veterans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>To apply for VA Burial Allowance<\/strong><\/a><strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>surviving family members must submit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.vba.va.gov\/pubs\/forms\/vba-21p-530-are.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>VA form 21-530<\/strong><\/a>. This resource provides detailed information on determining eligibility, how to obtain a copy of your loved one\u2019s military discharge documents if they are not located with the veteran\u2019s other documents, and more.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cem.va.gov\/cem\/burial_benefits\/need.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>If you do not have the proper eligibility documentation, someone from the Scheduling Office will assist you with verification<\/strong>.<\/a>\u00a0This resource provides step-by-step instructions for scheduling a burial at any of the 131 national cemeteries with available space.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cem.va.gov\/cem\/pmc.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Veterans are also eligible to receive a Presidential Memorial Certificate.<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>To receive a certificate, surviving family members must submit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.va.gov\/vaforms\/va\/pdf\/VA40-0247.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>VA Form 40-0247 Application for Presidential Memorial Certificate<\/strong><\/a>. This resource also provides information on how to apply for a PMC using the agency\u2019s toll-free fax line.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.giveforward.com\/p\/help-with-funeral-expenses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>An individual receiving Social Security is eligible for a lump sum death payment of $255.<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>These funds are provided to the surviving spouse or child under the age<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility is as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Past military members who were on active duty and left under honorable conditions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Past military members who finished at least one full period of the initial obligation made in the Selected Reserve or at least one term of enlistment and left under honorable conditions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Past military members discharged due to a disability sustained or exacerbated in the line of duty<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Military members on active duty or in Selected Reserve<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section id=\"uagb-section-1304896e-2b78-4791-b31b-686f7e7ba182\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color\">\n<div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"tel:9413201179\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4704 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/secureservercdn.net\/192.169.221.188\/2b5.9a4.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/call-us-now.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secureservercdn.net\/192.169.221.188\/2b5.9a4.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/call-us-now.png 523w, https:\/\/secureservercdn.net\/192.169.221.188\/2b5.9a4.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/call-us-now-150x52.png 150w, https:\/\/secureservercdn.net\/192.169.221.188\/2b5.9a4.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/call-us-now-300x103.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"523\" height=\"180\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"uagb-cta-block-fe7054e3-9923-4bf8-8eb5-f761bb1068d0\" class=\"uagb-cta__outer-wrap\">\n<div class=\"uagb-cta__content-wrap uagb-cta__block uagb-cta__icon-position-right uagb-cta__content-right uagb-cta__content-stacked-tablet uagb-cta__button-valign-middle \">\n<div class=\"uagb-cta__left-right-wrap\">\n<div class=\"uagb-cta__content\">\n<div class=\"uagb-cta__title-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"uagb-cta__title\">Call Going Home Cremations<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uagb-cta-text-wrap\">\n<p class=\"uagb-cta__desc\">During this difficult time, our team will help you get all the veteran benefits you have earned. 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