Burial and Memorial Archive

The policy shift, issued last week, covers soldiers who served in Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon...

Special Warfare Boat Operator 2nd class Noah Tobin, a sailor assigned to Special Boat Team 20, died "while participating in a...

It was not immediately clear whether the projectile, which landed in a field near an access road leading to airport parking...

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

Every year, many national, state and local cemeteries hold ceremonies to honor those who gave their lives in service to the...

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.

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

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

Help avoid delays in assistance and the unpleasant issues that may arise when dealing with the loss of a loved one.

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.