Burial and Memorial Archive

More friends, family and loved ones who are distant can pay their respects online.

Smaller, more subdued ceremonies are planned nationwide.

It's not something we like to think about, but it's a benefit you earned.

If you think living is expensive, try dying.

To ease the burden on surviving family, VA now can determine eligibility for burial in a National Cemetery ahead of time.

A VA rule change will allow veterans to apply for burial in national cemeteries before their death.

There are several ways our nation honors its deceased veterans. See our detailed pages on what benefits are available.

Are you eligible for burial in a VA national cemetery? Find out here.

Many states have state veterans cemeteries. Find out about the locations and eligibility requirements for your state.

Active duty members, Selected Reserve, and honorably discharged veterans qualify for military honors at their funeral.

Military Funeral Honors are available for eligible veterans. A military funeral can be requested by the veterans family.

For a veteran whose remains aren't available for burial VA will provide a plot and headstone or marker in a national cemetery...

The VA provides headstones and markers for the graves of veterans anywhere in the world.

Burial preparation is a sensitive subject, but you should be aware of your burial benefits before you need them.

VA provides an American flag for services, and a flag to be given to the next of kin or a close associate of the deceased.

Since 1864, Arlington National Cemetery has served as the nation's military cemetery honoring those who served.

The Presidential Memorial Certificate expresses the nation's grateful recognition of a veteran's service.

As a servicemember or military family member you should be aware of your memorial benefits before you need them.

As a retired servicemember it's important to know about your mortuary and burial benefits.