What VA burial benefits are available?
Last verified July 15, 2026 · Reviewed by Esteban Magallon, VA-Accredited Claims Agent
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- There is no cost for the gravesite, opening/closing, headstone, or perpetual care in a national cemetery.
- File VA Form 21P-530EZ for burial allowance within two years of burial for non-service-connected deaths.
- Pre-need eligibility determinations are available via VA Form 40-10007.
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