hello I need information about si Can I get help paying for burial costs?
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yes. If you are the registered spouse, legally recognized spouse, or legally designated designated relative of a veteran
I'm not the spouse or a designated relative
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What things do you need to verify the family member's relationship with the deceased veteran?
These may include a death certificate, letters from your doctor, a divorce decree, a statement from the Social Security Administration, or other documents to support your claim.
And what are these documents for?
With these documents and other documents we can verify a relationship with a veteran or the status of a dependent.
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and can I choose a funeral director?
of course you may want to choose a funeral director to help you plan the funeral. Then you or the funeral director can call the National Cemetery Programming Office at 800 - 535 - 1117 to request a burial.
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What if the person's spouse died previously and was buried in a VA national cemetery, what information will they need?
You will need the spouse's full name, as well as the cemetery section and the number of the site where they were buried.
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and when the burial is done what should we do
You'll have to tell us: where you prefer to have your veteran, spouse, or dependent family member buried. Find a VA National Cemetery Find a State Veterans Cemetery
