Pre-need eligibility for burial in a VA cemetery! (V3T-TALK)
Channel: V3T(VET)-TALK
Date: 2023-07-27

Planning for burial can be a difficult and emotional process, especially for family members left behind. To make things easier for your loved ones, you can apply for a pre-need determination of eligibility to find out if you can be buried in a VA national cemetery. This means you can plan for your own burial in advance, before the time of need.

To start the application process, you must first find out if you are eligible. You may be eligible if you are a Veteran who did not receive a dishonorable discharge, or if you are the spouse or dependent child of a service member or Veteran. In some cases, the adult dependent child of a service member or Veteran may also be eligible. The decision is based on the service history of either yourself or the sponsor of your application.

Once you have determined your eligibility, you can choose the VA National cemetery where you would like to be buried. It's important to note that this application is only for VA national cemeteries. If you prefer to be buried in a state or tribal Veterans cemetery, you must contact that specific cemetery ahead of time to find out about their pre-need program.

To apply for pre-need eligibility, you will need to gather supporting documents and information such as your social security number, date and place of birth, military status and service history, and discharge papers. If you are applying on behalf of someone else, you will also need supporting documents showing that you have the authority to apply for that person.

You can apply online or by mail, and if you need help filling out your application, there is a toll-free hotline available to assist you. Once you have submitted your application, it may take some time to receive a decision due to the large number of pre-need eligibility applications received by the VA.

It's important to note that getting a pre-need determination of eligibility does not guarantee that you will be buried in a specific VA national cemetery. However, by applying in advance, you can help fulfill your final wishes and make the burial planning process easier for your family members during their time of need.



VA WEBSITE: https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/pre-need-eligibility/



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