Yes, you should contact a national cemetery directly in certain cases.
Does any of the cases listed on our website apply to you?
No, none of them.
Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.
The reason I want to know is my husband was a veteran, he recently passed away, and I need to plan his burial. Can you help me by covering a part of my burial costs or how does it work?
Of course. You may be able to get financial help for burial and funeral costs, if you apply for a Veterans burial allowance.
I also need more information on appointing a person to be the claimant's representative, who can apply? what forms do I need? Where can i get more information?
To make an appointment of individual as claimant's representative VA form 21-22a. Which you have to download.
I think I don't have all the documents, I still can apply for this benefit?
You can still apply, and we'll help you by finding the supporting the documents we need. Keep in mind that the more information you can give us when you apply, the faster we can review your application and give you a decision.
That's great. And if you need even more information?