The veteran's spouse and dependents may be eligible for additional benefits. File with the nearest Veterans' Administration Office or a veterans' service organization which can represent you. Indigent county residents may receive assistance based upon county financial eligibility criteria. Contact the local Human Services department for more information. Do not sign a contract for a funeral service or pre-pay for a service without checking the Better Business Bureau, the local consumer affairs office or a lawyer.
State law prohibits any in-person solicitation by a funeral provider.
Discuss your plan with your family or close friend. Furnish them with a copy of your plan so that someone will know your desires. It is not necessary to spell out burial arrangements in your will. It is usually more effective to make your wishes known ahead of time outside your will. You may designate in writing a person of your choice to work with the funeral home either before or after your death to ensure that your wishes are fulfilled.