How much does it cost for a veteran to be buried in a national cemetery?
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides honorably discharged veterans, spouses and dependents with burial in a National Cemetery at no cost. Cremated remains are also accepted. Eligible spouses and dependents may be buried if they predecease the veteran. The VA does not make funeral arrangements.
Where are veterans buried in California?
National Cemeteries
| Cemetery | Address |
|---|---|
| Golden Gate National Cemetery | 1300 Sneath Lane San Bruno, CA 94066 |
| Los Angeles National Cemetery | 950 S Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90049 |
| Miramar National Cemetery | 5795 Nobel Drive San Diego, CA 92122 |
| Riverside National Cemetery | 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, CA 92518 |
Can a spouse be buried in a military cemetery?
(1) The spouse, surviving spouse or dependent of an eligible Veteran or member of the Armed Forces may be eligible for interment in a national cemetery even if that Veteran is not buried or memorialized in a national cemetery.
Do military people get buried standing up?
The VA, upon request and at no charge to the applicant, will furnish an upright headstone or flat marker for the grave of any deceased eligible veteran in any cemetery around the world.
Do I get my husband’s VA benefits if he dies?
If you’re the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a service member who died in the line of duty, or the survivor of a Veteran who died from a service-related injury or illness, you may be able to get a tax-free monetary benefit called VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (VA DIC).
What does Va cover for burial?
VA will pay up to $796 toward burial and funeral expenses for deaths on or after October 1, 2019 (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 $796 plot-interment allowance (if not buried in a national cemetery).
Do military spouses get burial benefits?
Burial benefits available for spouses and dependents buried in a national cemetery include burial with the Veteran, perpetual care, and the spouse or dependents name and date of birth and death will be inscribed on the Veteran’s headstone, at no cost to the family.
Do VA benefits pay for cremation?
The VA provides burial benefits to eligible veterans to help cover the expense of cremation or a funeral. The VA doesn’t pay the money directly to any provider; the benefit is provided as a reimbursement.