The VA burial allowance is a partial reimbursement of burial and funeral costs. You may be eligible for a VA burial allowance if:<\/p>\n
In addition, at least one of the following conditions must be met:<\/p>\n
The VA pays up to $2,000 toward burial expenses for service-related deaths. If the veteran is buried in a VA national cemetery, some or all of the cost of moving the deceased may be reimbursed. <\/p>\n
For non service-related deaths, the VA pays up to $300 toward burial and funeral expenses and a $700 plot\/interment allowance. If the death happened while the veteran was hospitalized by the VA, they will pay up to $700 toward burial and funeral expenses and a $700 plot\/interment allowance (if not buried in a national cemetery). <\/p>\n
To apply complete VA Form 21P-530, Application for Burial Allowance<\/a>. You must apply within two years of death and will need a copy of the deceased\u2019s military discharge (DD 214 or similar), death certificate and paid in full funeral and burial bills.<\/p>\n Philadelphia National Cemetery The VA burial allowance is a partial reimbursement of burial and funeral costs. You may be eligible for a VA burial allowance if: You paid for a veteran\u2019s burial or funeral; and You were not reimbursed by another government agency or some other source such as the deceased veteran\u2019s employer;\u2026<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/a>Washington’s Crossing National Cemetery<\/a>\u00a0(Newtown)
Indiantown Gap National Cemetery<\/a>\u00a0(Harrisburg area)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"