{"id":22399,"date":"2023-08-16T08:50:01","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T12:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=22399"},"modified":"2025-09-12T15:30:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T19:30:21","slug":"burial","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/veterans\/va-benefits\/burial\/","title":{"rendered":"Mesothelioma VA Burial Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Does the VA Offer Burial Benefits for Veterans?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, the VA offers burial benefits if a <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">U.S. veteran with mesothelioma<\/a> passes away.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mesothelioma VA burial benefits include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Burial in a veterans cemetery<\/li>\n<li>Financial reimbursement through a burial allowance<\/li>\n<li>Headstones or medallions<\/li>\n<li>Grief counseling<\/li>\n<li>Memorial items<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Family members can use these VA benefits to make sure the veteran is buried with honor and to offset funeral costs.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma Hope stands ready to help military families access the benefits they need to honor their loved one. Get our <strong>Free Veterans Compensation Guide<\/strong> to see all the ways we can support you.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"18414\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default-alt image-left has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default-alt\">.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt>a{background:#100134;display:block;padding:20px;border-radius:10px;color:#fff;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:150px;width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt .image-fade{position:relative}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt .image-fade img{position:relative;z-index:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt .image-fade:after{content:\"\";background:#100134;background:linear-gradient(0deg, #100134 0%, rgba(16,1,52,0) 100%);filter:progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr=\"#100134\",endColorstr=\"#100134\",GradientType=1);position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;height:50px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt .vque-content{font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt strong.subheading{display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt strong.heading{font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;line-height:1.4;margin:15px auto 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;font-display:swap;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e904\";border:none;position:absolute;left:0;top:0px;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt strong.button.arrow{width:100%}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt>a>div{display:block;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt>a>div img{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt>a>div>div{padding:0 25px 0 0;width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt strong.button.arrow{width:auto}}<\/style><a href=\"\/veterans-guide\/\" title=\"Veterans Compensation\u00a0Guide\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Veterans Compensation\u00a0Guide Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad.png\"><div><div><div class=\"image-fade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mesothelioma veteran support guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad.png 236w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad-55x55.png 55w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"subheading\">Free Downloadable Guide<\/strong><strong class=\"heading\">Veterans Compensation\u00a0Guide<\/strong><ul>\n<li>File for VA benefits<\/li>\n<li>Increase your disability rating<\/li>\n<li>Receive legal compensation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Guide\">Get Your Free Guide<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"types\">Types of Mesothelioma VA Burial Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>Veterans can qualify for several types of mesothelioma VA burial benefits. Learn about the most notable benefits below.<\/p>\n<h3>Financial Veterans Burial Allowance<\/h3>\n<p>The VA burial allowance can help pay for the burial itself along with funeral service arrangements and the costs of moving a veteran\u2019s remains to the gravesite.<\/p>\n<div class=\"did-you-know icon-bell\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.did-you-know{background:#F3F2F0;border-radius:10px;margin:40px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 80px;position:relative}.did-you-know:before{position:absolute;left:20px;top:20px;width:45px;height:45px;background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50px;color:#fff;text-align:center;line-height:45px;font-size:27px}.did-you-know .heading{font-size:24px;color:#100134;padding:10px 0;display:block;margin:0 0 5px}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.did-you-know{padding:25px 25px 25px 90px}.did-you-know:before{left:25px;top:25px}.did-you-know .heading{padding:8px 0}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}}<\/style><strong class=\"heading\">Did You Know?<\/strong><p>The VA awards<strong> up to $2,000<\/strong> if the veteran died from a service-connected condition like mesothelioma, or if they died on or after September 11, 2001.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>If the above requirements aren&#8217;t met, a slightly smaller burial allowance may be paid out. For example, the VA awards between <strong>$1,034 and $1,956<\/strong> to bury veterans who died due to causes not related to their military service as of 2026, with the payout depending on the date of the veteran&#8217;s death.<\/p>\n<p>Next of kin can still receive this mesothelioma VA burial benefit if the veteran is buried at sea, is cremated, or donates their body to medical research.<\/p>\n<h4>Eligibility for VA Burial Allowance<\/h4>\n<p>Anyone with control over the deceased veteran\u2019s estate can file for a burial allowance as long as they haven&#8217;t already been reimbursed by another agency (like the veteran\u2019s employer).<\/p>\n<p><strong>One of the following must also be true for the veteran:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They died due to a service-connected disability.<\/li>\n<li>They died while getting care or traveling to get care from the VA.<\/li>\n<li>They were receiving VA compensation, pension benefits, military retirement pay, or <a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/disability\/\">disability pay<\/a> (or had an open claim and were eligible) when they died.<\/li>\n<li>They must not have been dishonorably discharged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our team of fellow veterans can help you access mesothelioma VA burial benefits right now. <a href=\"\/about\/contact\/\">Contact us now<\/a> to start the process.<\/p>\n<h3>Burial at a National Cemetery<\/h3>\n<p>U.S. veterans often qualify for burial in a national cemetery. National cemeteries are exclusive to veterans and their close loved ones (such as spouses) and are managed by the VA.<\/p>\n<p>To qualify for burial in a national cemetery, the veteran must have died during active duty service (including training) and must not have been dishonorably discharged.<\/p>\n<h3>Headstones<\/h3>\n<p>The VA provides either a headstone, niche cover, or marker for a veteran\u2019s grave.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Headstones<\/strong> are made of marble or limestone and stand upright.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Markers<\/strong> are placed in the ground and are either marble, granite, or bronze.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Niche covers<\/strong> are made of bronze and are similar to markers, but smaller in size.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A veteran\u2019s family members can customize an inscription or put a religious symbol on the VA headstone when making funeral arrangements. If a veteran&#8217;s grave already has a privately bought headstone, it can be updated with one supplied by the VA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fill out VA Form 40-1330 to get a headstone, marker, or cover<\/strong>. This mesothelioma VA burial benefit can be accessed whether the veteran is buried in a private cemetery or a military cemetery.<\/p>\n<h3>Veterans Memorial Items<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to headstones, loved ones can receive other memorial items to honor a veteran\u2019s memory.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VA memorial items include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Emblems of Belief:<\/strong> These symbols can be affixed to a veteran\u2019s grave or marker to note their religious affiliation. The VA currently offers 98 different symbols, but family members can request custom symbols if desired.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flags:<\/strong> Family members can get a flag to display on their loved one\u2019s urn or casket by filling out VA Form 27-2008 and submitting it to a VA office, funeral home, or post office.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medallions:<\/strong> Families can request a medallion to put on the veteran\u2019s grave if they are buried in a private cemetery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Presidential Memorial Certificates (PMCs):<\/strong> PMCs are available for veterans buried in a military cemetery and are signed by the current president.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn more about top VA burial benefits and how to access them in our <strong>Free Veterans Compensation Guide.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"18414\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default-alt image-left has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default-alt\">.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt{margin:60px 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data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad.png\"><div><div><div class=\"image-fade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mesothelioma veteran support guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad.png 236w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad-55x55.png 55w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"subheading\">Free Downloadable Guide<\/strong><strong class=\"heading\">Veterans Compensation\u00a0Guide<\/strong><ul>\n<li>File for VA benefits<\/li>\n<li>Increase your disability rating<\/li>\n<li>Receive legal compensation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Guide\">Get Your Free Guide<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Burial Honors<\/h3>\n<p>U.S. veterans can receive special honors during their funeral service, such as a color guard, a performance of the bugle call \u201ctaps,\u201d and a rifle volley. They are available if a veteran was buried in a private or national cemetery but must be arranged prior to the funeral.<\/p>\n<h3>Support for Family Members<\/h3>\n<p>Losing a loved one who bravely served their country can devastate family members. Thankfully, the VA offers support programs to help loved ones navigate life after loss.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the VA\u2019s Make a Connection program connects veterans and family members withDecember 6 local mental health services. Chaplains can also help families cope with the loss of a veteran and can attend the funeral service if desired.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"pre\">Pre-Applying for Mesothelioma VA Burial Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>Planning a funeral can be stressful, but mesothelioma patients who served their country can make the process easier for their families while they\u2019re still living.<\/p>\n<p>Using the VA\u2019s <strong>pre-need determination of eligibility application<\/strong>, veterans can learn if they can be buried in a national cemetery. Follow these steps to start the process.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Check Mesothelioma VA Burial Benefits Eligibility<\/h3>\n<p>U.S. veterans who didn\u2019t receive a dishonorable discharge may qualify to pre-apply for burial in a national cemetery. A veteran&#8217;s spouse or unmarried children might also qualify for a national cemetery burial.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Select a VA National Cemetery for Burial<\/h3>\n<p>In this step, the veteran chooses a VA national cemetery as their resting place. The VA can\u2019t guarantee burial in the cemetery chosen but will do its best to honor the request.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, certain cemeteries (such as Arlington National Cemetery and state-run cemeteries) have their own application process and eligibility rules. Veterans and their families can contact the cemetery they are interested in to learn more.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Collect Supporting Documentation<\/h3>\n<p>Evidence and documents are needed to pre-apply for VA burial services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For veterans, this documentation includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Date and location of birth<\/li>\n<li>Military service and discharge documents<\/li>\n<li>Social Security number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Surviving spouses and children applying for mesothelioma VA burial benefits must provide their birthday and Social Security number. Additional documents may be needed if a loved one is applying on behalf of a veteran or a disabled adult child who isn\u2019t married.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Fill Out and Submit the Application<\/h3>\n<p>Complete the pre-need VA application (form 40-10007). If a veteran\u2019s spouse is applying, they must fill out a separate application. File online at VA.gov, by mail, or by fax.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Loved ones must follow these steps if filing on behalf of a veteran:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Note that they\u2019re applying on the veteran\u2019s behalf on the application<\/li>\n<li>Explain why the veteran can\u2019t apply themselves<\/li>\n<li>Provide records showing how the person filing is related to the veteran<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p>Our VA-accredited mesothelioma claims agents can help you access top <a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/\">VA benefits,<\/a> including burial assistance. Call <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> now to get started.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"plan\">How to Plan a Veteran\u2019s Burial<\/h2>\n<p>Planning a loved one\u2019s burial can be challenging, especially if they passed away from a serious illness like <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a>. Here are some ways to make the funeral process easier.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Provide Information and Military Records<\/h3>\n<p>When applying for mesothelioma VA burial benefits, family members will need to provide information about themselves and the veteran who passed away.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The following information is required for VA veteran burial benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The veteran\u2019s name, gender, Social Security number, and birthday<\/li>\n<li>If the veteran was married or not<\/li>\n<li>When and where the veteran died (date, state, county, and ZIP code)<\/li>\n<li>The name, address, Social Security number, and phone number of the person applying<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Other documents must also be provided so the VA can determine if the veteran can be buried in a national VA cemetery. These records may include form DD214 (the veteran\u2019s discharge report), medical records (like a death certificate), and records showing how the person applying is related to the veteran.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, veterans could also pre-apply for burial in a national VA cemetery while they are still living.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Create a Burial Plan<\/h3>\n<p>During this step, applicants share details of the veteran\u2019s burial with the VA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When creating a VA burial plan, an applicant determines:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The type of funeral (burial or cremation)<\/li>\n<li>How big the casket or urn should be<\/li>\n<li>Where the veteran will be buried<\/li>\n<li>Which memorial items will be ordered (headstone, marker, niche cover, medallion)<\/li>\n<li>Additional funeral honors (flag for coffin\/urn, PMC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Schedule the Veteran\u2019s Burial<\/h3>\n<p>To schedule a military funeral service, an applicant or a funeral director must email or fax the veteran\u2019s discharge papers to the National Cemetery Scheduling Office. After submitting the paperwork, contact the National Cemetery Scheduling Office to confirm receipt and schedule the funeral.<\/p>\n<p>If family members are interested in holding a burial at sea for a U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard veteran, contact the VA for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download our Free Veterans Compensation Guide now<\/strong> to get help accessing mesothelioma VA burial benefits and other top resources.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"18414\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default-alt image-left has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default-alt\">.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt>a{background:#100134;display:block;padding:20px;border-radius:10px;color:#fff;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:150px;width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt .image-fade{position:relative}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt .image-fade img{position:relative;z-index:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt .image-fade:after{content:\"\";background:#100134;background:linear-gradient(0deg, #100134 0%, rgba(16,1,52,0) 100%);filter:progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr=\"#100134\",endColorstr=\"#100134\",GradientType=1);position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;height:50px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt .vque-content{font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt strong.subheading{display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt strong.heading{font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;line-height:1.4;margin:15px auto 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;font-display:swap;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e904\";border:none;position:absolute;left:0;top:0px;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt strong.button.arrow{width:100%}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt>a>div{display:block;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt>a>div img{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt>a>div>div{padding:0 25px 0 0;width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt strong.button.arrow{width:auto}}<\/style><a href=\"\/veterans-guide\/\" title=\"Veterans Compensation\u00a0Guide\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Veterans Compensation\u00a0Guide Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad.png\"><div><div><div class=\"image-fade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mesothelioma veteran support guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad.png 236w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad-55x55.png 55w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"subheading\">Free Downloadable Guide<\/strong><strong class=\"heading\">Veterans Compensation\u00a0Guide<\/strong><ul>\n<li>File for VA benefits<\/li>\n<li>Increase your disability rating<\/li>\n<li>Receive legal compensation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Guide\">Get Your Free Guide<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>What to Expect at a Veteran\u2019s Funeral Service<\/h2>\n<p>After arriving at the veteran\u2019s funeral, a cemetery representative will take everyone to a committal shelter. There, a 20-minute service will occur to honor the veteran.<\/p>\n<p>During the committal service, loved ones, friends, and\/or clergy may give eulogies and present flowers, and military funerals will occur. After the service, the veteran is buried. It\u2019s common to have a reception following the burial.<\/p>\n<p>The VA publishes information about committal services on its website with the approval of the next of kin, allowing easy access for all who wish to attend. If someone is unable to attend a committal service but wishes to pay their respects, the VA recommends visiting the grave at the end of the day instead of directly after the committal.<\/p>\n<h2>Other Compensation Options for Veterans\u2019 Family Members<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma VA burial benefits allow next of kin to access financial reimbursement for many expenses related to a veteran\u2019s death. That said, burial benefits don\u2019t cover the out-of-pocket costs that come with mesothelioma treatments.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, a mesothelioma veteran\u2019s family members can access other forms of <a href=\"\/legal\/compensation\/\">financial compensation<\/a> to cover any lingering expenses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other financial options for veterans\u2019 loved ones include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/va-dependency-indemnity-compensation\/\">VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (VA DIC)<\/a>:<\/strong> This benefit offers tax-free monetary benefits for surviving loved ones of service members who died during active duty or from service-related illnesses or injuries.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/pension\/survivors-death\/\">VA survivors pension<\/a>:<\/strong> This benefit provides monthly payments to surviving family members of wartime veterans who meet certain net worth and income limits.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">Legal claims (lawsuits)<\/a>:<\/strong> Family members can file lawsuits with the help of mesothelioma lawyers to get compensation worth\u00a0<strong>$1 million or more<\/strong>. The military and government aren&#8217;t sued.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/legal\/asbestos-trust-funds\/\">Asbestos trust fund claims<\/a>:<\/strong> Asbestos trust funds contain <strong>over $30 billion<\/strong>, and families can file a claim if a veteran they love suffered from mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, and other asbestos-related illnesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Call <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> to learn how we can help you apply for mesothelioma VA burial benefits and other key resources after a veteran\u2019s death.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"help\">Find Help and Support for Veteran End-of-Life Planning<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma VA burial benefits can cover many of the expenses related to a military veteran\u2019s funeral and allow families to honor their loved one\u2019s service and sacrifice.<\/p>\n<p>Our team includes fellow veterans, VA-accredited attorneys, and Patient Advocates who work tirelessly to assist families like yours. We can help you access veterans benefits, compensation, and support resources to start the healing process.<\/p>\n<p>Download your <a href=\"\/veterans-guide\/\">Free Veterans Compensation Guide<\/a> to get help filing for mesothelioma VA burial benefits if a veteran you love passed away from this cancer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-wrap\"><h2 class=\"faq-wrap-heading\">Mesothelioma VA Burial Benefits FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"1\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Will the VA cover burial expenses?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Yes,<\/strong> the VA offers reimbursement for some or all burial expenses through a veteran&#8217;s burial allowance, funeral honors, headstones, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Loved ones may qualify for a higher VA burial payout if their loved one&#8217;s mesothelioma diagnosis and death stemmed from the use of asbestos products during military service.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. veterans are at a high risk of mesothelioma and other <a href=\"\/asbestos\/related-diseases\/\">asbestos-related diseases<\/a> since all military branches relied on products made with this substance between the 1930s and early 1980s.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"2\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">How much is the VA compensation for asbestos exposure?<\/h3><div><p>The VA <strong>pays up to $2,000<\/strong> in burial compensation for veterans who passed away from service-related health problems on or after September 11, 2001. This includes asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>If the veteran dies from a health problem not related to military service, the VA pays a fixed amount depending on the date of the death. For veterans who died on or after October 1, 2024, their family members receive <strong>$1,956 total<\/strong> for burial costs and a grave plot.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What are the qualifications for VA burial benefits?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Family members and anyone with legal authority over a veteran\u2019s estate<\/strong> typically qualify for mesothelioma VA burial benefits. Eligible veterans can also <strong>pre-apply for burial benefits<\/strong> to help plan their funeral before their death if they so desire.<\/p>\n<p>Many burial benefits have a unique set of criteria, so which of them you can access could vary. Call <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> to learn which mesothelioma VA burial benefits you can receive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"4\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the maximum VA burial allowance?<\/h3><div><p>The maximum burial allowance is <strong>$2,000<\/strong> for veterans who died from service-related health problems on or after September 11, 2001.<\/p>\n<p>Slightly lower compensation is available through mesothelioma VA burial benefits if a veteran died before that date or due to a condition not related to their U.S. military service.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/about\/contact\/\">Contact our team now<\/a> to get help filing a VA claim and receiving a burial allowance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"5\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Does the VA pay for coffins?<\/h3><div><p><strong>No,<\/strong> the VA doesn\u2019t directly pay for coffins, but families can purchase one using a VA burial allowance. If the veteran wished to be cremated, the VA cannot cremate the body but will pay loved ones back for the costs.<\/p>\n<p>The VA does provide a grave liner. This is a material that goes around the coffin or urn when it\u2019s placed in the ground. 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