Question: Are there any resources available for burial of American Indian/Alaskan Native Veterans during COVID-19?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions: Funeral and Burial Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives
section_headers: COVID-19 and Funerals
What are the most important things to remember about COVID-19 and AI/AN funeral services or other gatherings?
section_content: For Tribal Leaders :

Educate your community about who is at higher risk of getting very sick, such as Tribal Elders and those with diabetes and serious heart or lung conditions.
Limit the number of people at a gathering to 10 or fewer.
Clean and disinfect where these activities are held.
Provide plenty of handwashing sinks with soap and water or ensure there is hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol for all.

For Attendees:

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Stay home and do not engage in burial and funeral practices if you are sick.
Practice social distancing by putting at least 6 feet of distance between yourself and other people.

More information on large gatherings and
events.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Mentions Native Americans but doesn't discuss burial options.
This answer fully answers the question for both tribal leaders and for those in attendance in this specific type of funeral.

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Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions: Funeral and Burial Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives
section_headers: COVID-19 and Funerals
Are there any special requirements for burying or cremating people who die from COVID-19?
section_content: People who died from COVID-19 can be buried or cremated. But check for any
additional tribal, state, local, or territorial requirements that may dictate
the handling and disposition of the body of individuals who have passed from
certain infectious diseases.

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Mentions burial but doesn't discuss Native Americans or veterans.
This answer doesn't answer the question. The question asks about tribal funerals and this answer tells the requestor to check on tribal requirements. It creates a loop instead of provides a definitive answer.

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Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions: Funeral and Burial Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives
section_headers: COVID-19 and Funerals
What resources are available for burial of American Indian/Alaska Native veterans?
section_content: Spouses and families of American Indian/Alaska Native Veterans may be eligible
for burial assistance. Burial benefits can include opening and closing of the
grave, perpetual care, a government headstone or marker, a burial flag, and a
Presidential Certificate—at no cost to the family. Some veterans may also be
eligible to receive money to help cover the cost (burial allowances).
The National Cemetery Administration oversees burial benefits. This office is
under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits
Administration. The VA can be contacted at the following phone numbers:

For burial, survivors’ pension, or other benefits: 1-877-294-6380
For the status of VA headstones and markers: 1-800-697-6947
For obtaining bereavement counseling: 1-202-461-6530
For telecommunications devices for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing services, dial 711.
Additional informationexternal icon
VA Survivors and Burial Benefits kitpdf iconexternal icon


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Has specific information about assistance programs for burying Native American veterans.
The answer discusses tribal burial benefits at all times, not resources specific to proper burial resources while maintaining safety during Covid-19.

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