Honoring Our Veterans: Understanding Burial Benefits and Services
The United States honors its veterans through ceremonies, parades, and comprehensive burial benefits that recognize their service and sacrifice. When veterans pass away, their families are entitled to several benefits that ensure a dignified and respectful farewell. This article delves into the various burial benefits available to veterans, helping families navigate this important process during their loss. VA National Cemetery Burials One of the most significant benefits for veterans is the opportunity to be buried in a VA national cemetery. These cemeteries offer a serene and respectful final resting place for veterans, their spouses, and eligible dependents. The VA provides the gravesite, grave opening and closing, perpetual care, and a government-furnished headstone or marker at no cost to the family. There are 155 VA national cemeteries across the United States, each maintained to the highest standards. Eligibility Criteria To qualify for burial in a VA national cemetery, a veter...