Veteran Burial Benefits

Veterans are entitled to a Grave Marker and American Flag from the government
(including Merchant Marines who served during WWII).

Ask your mortuary for assistance in arranging for the Marker and Flag.
Flags also may be obtained from VA regional offices, national cemeteries,
and most U.S. post offices using form VA-2008.

After the funeral service, consider donating your Flag to a local National Cemetery,
Veterans group, children's organization (like Boy Scouts), or school.

VA benefits info and claims assistance: 1-800-827-1000

Government Links

• National Cemetery Administration, Dept of Veterans Affairs
• Burial Locations (National Cemeteries)
• Burial Locations (Overseas Cemeteries)
• Cemeteries
• Burial & Memorial Benefits
• VA Benefits or 2003 Federal Benefits Booklet (PDF file)
• Request Military Funeral Honors: 1-877-645-4667

Government Forms

• VA and National Cemetery Government Forms
• Form 21-530 Application For Burial Benefits
• Form 40-1330 Application For Standard Government Headstone Or Marker For
  Installation In A Private Or State Veterans Cemetery
• Form 40-4987 Agreement For Burial Of Cremated Remains
• Form 49631 Instruction For Processing Request For Replacement Of Headstone
  Or Marker
• Form 4962 Verification Of Eligibility For Burial In A National Cemetery
• Form VA-2008 Application For United States Flag For Burial Purpose

• VA Benefits Info and Claims Assistance: 1-800-827-1000
• VFW Help Line: 1-800-VFW-1899