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Program Description

Burial benefits and memorial items from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can help you honor a Veteran in several ways. You may get money to help you plan and pay certain costs for a Veteran’s burial or memorial service. You may also get memorial items to help you honor the service of a Veteran.

General Program Requirements

Benefits are available for Veterans, service members, and some family members who qualify.

Application Process

To learn more about the programs, options, and how to apply, visit the VA burial benefits and memorial items page.

The benefits we offer include the following:

  • Burial Allowances
  • Green Burials
  • Headstones and Markers
  • Medallions
  • Presidential Memorial Certificates
  • Burial Flags
  • Urns and Plaques
  • Veterans Legacy Memorial
  • Bereavement Counselling
Last Updated: 09/12/2025