{"id":2083,"date":"2026-06-18T15:02:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T15:02:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finalexpensequoter.com\/blog\/?p=2083"},"modified":"2026-06-18T15:04:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T15:04:37","slug":"veteran-funeral-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/finalexpensequoter.com\/blog\/opinions-and-comparisons\/veteran-funeral-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Veteran Funeral Benefits: What Grieving Families Need to Know First"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2083\" class=\"elementor elementor-2083\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bc34ff e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8bc34ff\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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headstones &amp; military honors, but discharge status, service length &amp; burial location all shape what families get.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7751912 elementor-icon-list--layout-inline elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"7751912\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items elementor-inline-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-user-alt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 288c79.5 0 144-64.5 144-144S335.5 0 256 0 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aria-level=\"1\">Veteran funeral benefits<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help eligible families reduce funeral costs while honoring military service through burial assistance, memorial items, and military funeral honors.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility depends on military service, discharge status, and burial arrangements, so verifying records early helps avoid delays during funeral planning.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working with an experienced funeral provider simplifies paperwork, benefit applications, and military honor arrangements during a difficult time.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cba356a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cba356a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/finalexpensequoter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Final-Expense-Quoter-Blog-5.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2084\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finalexpensequoter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Final-Expense-Quoter-Blog-5.webp 1920w, https:\/\/finalexpensequoter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Final-Expense-Quoter-Blog-5-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/finalexpensequoter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Final-Expense-Quoter-Blog-5-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/finalexpensequoter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Final-Expense-Quoter-Blog-5-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/finalexpensequoter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Final-Expense-Quoter-Blog-5-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87867c6 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87867c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Losing a loved one is heartbreaking. During such a difficult time, families often face emotional stress and financial concerns. Fortunately, veteran funeral benefits help reduce some of that burden. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers some funeral and <a href=\"https:\/\/finalexpensequoter.com\/blog\/planning-and-preparation\/think-burial-insurance-plans-are-just-about-funerals-think-again\/\">burial benefits<\/a> for eligible veterans. These benefits honor their military service while helping families with funeral-related expenses.<br \/>In this guide, you will learn what benefits are available, who qualifies, and how to claim them. Understanding these programs can make an already difficult process a little easier.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d4daa7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d4daa7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are Veteran Funeral Benefits?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-717e0f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"717e0f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Veteran funeral benefits are financial and memorial services the VA provides to eligible veterans. These benefits help recognize the sacrifices made by military personnel. <br \/>The VA might be able to cover the cost of a burial allowance, cover the cost of a government headstone, cover the cost of a burial flag, and bury the veteran in a national cemetery depending on eligibility.<\/p><p>However, not all veterans are eligible for all benefits. Those who are eligible will include people who are discharged, have a military service record, and the type of funeral\/burial selected. So, it is essential to check the requirements before making arrangements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7611ca0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7611ca0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who Is Eligible for VA Funeral Benefits?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c80dfa5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c80dfa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterans who receive an honorable or general discharge are eligible for at least some VA <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/finalexpensequoter.com\/blog\/planning-and-preparation\/your-perfect-goodbye-starts-with-planning-your-own-funeral\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">funeral<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> benefits. Active-duty military personnel or members of the National Guard or Reserve in some instances may be eligible as well.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, eligibility is determined by:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veteran&#8217;s status on discharge.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Length and type of military service.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the burial is in a VA national cemetery or a private cemetery.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unsure about eligibility, the VA can verify service records before funeral arrangements are finalized.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d24e609 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d24e609\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Does the VA Cover?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82d8171 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"82d8171\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The VA offers several types of assistance to eligible families. Many families get significant assistance during this challenging period, although it varies from one family to another.<\/p><p>Benefits may include:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Burial allowance to help cover funeral costs.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Burial in a VA national cemetery.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Government-issued headstone\/marker.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A U.S. burial flag.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A Presidential Memorial Certificate.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Military funeral accompaniment and flag folding and presentation.<\/li><\/ul><p>These aren&#8217;t all the benefits, but they will save a great deal on the cost of a veteran funeral.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44a68ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"44a68ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding Military Funeral Honors\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d901c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d901c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A military funeral is a particular ceremony which acknowledges a veteran&#8217;s service to the Country. The Department of Defense will honor eligible veterans with military funerals free of cost to the family.<\/p><p>Typically, there are at least two service members in uniform during the ceremony. One person is a representative of the branch of service the veteran served in. The service also entails the folding and presentation of the American flag. Many will take the opportunity to play Taps by the bugler, making a respectful and memorable tribute.<\/p><p>These awards are a recognition of the families that the country values the veteran&#8217;s service and sacrifice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5db1fd3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5db1fd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is Included in a Veteran Funeral Service?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf6e793 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cf6e793\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A veteran funeral service can be customized to the family&#8217;s desires and religious practices. At the same time, it can contain military honors and VA-provided memorial items.<\/p><p>There is a choice, for families, between a national and a private cemetery. Service can be conducted with speeches, military customs, prayers, and individual eulogies. <br \/>VA provides a burial flag and headstone for the veteran, no matter where the burial is held.<\/p><p>Thus, each service is a real celebration of the veteran&#8217;s life and commitment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56f590b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"56f590b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Military Burial Options\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-986a20a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"986a20a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are a variety of options available to families in planning a military burial. Many choose a VA national cemetery because there are several advantages that can be gained from the gravesite without extra burial expenses. These cemeteries provide a peaceful atmosphere where the memory of the servants is honored.<\/p><p>Others don&#8217;t want to go to a public cemetery, but to one near them. Yet, Veterans who are still eligible can still get a military honor, a headstone, and a flag from the government. <br \/>Therefore, families should compare both options before making a <a href=\"https:\/\/finalexpensequoter.com\/blog\/insurance-basics\/beyond-the-basics-how-final-expense-insurance-really-works\/\">final decision<\/a>. <br \/>Choosing the right location depends on personal preferences, family traditions, and long-term visitation plans.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-848f27b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"848f27b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Get a Military Funeral\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82dfb5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"82dfb5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step is to obtain the veteran&#8217;s discharge papers, which are typically the DD Form 214. Then call the Funeral Home and inform them that the deceased was in the military. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most funeral directors know what it involves and are available to help with the request for honors.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VA arranges the burial if it is desired, following eligibility verification. Setting up a plan ahead of time and having key documents on hand can save you from any unnecessary delays.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1c5371 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e1c5371\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">If a Veteran Dies, Who Pays for the Funeral?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1097dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c1097dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, the family pays the funeral costs before these are paid to the funeral company. Then, they can apply for t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/burials-memorials\/veterans-burial-allowance\/\">VA Burial Allowance and Transportation Benefits<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> they are eligible for.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The extent of the reimbursement amounts is based on several factors such as service-related death and burial location. It is possible that some costs are 100% reimbursable and some are partially reimbursable.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each claim is unique, and families should keep all receipts and make claims as early as possible. This prevents delays and improves the chances of receiving available benefits.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12a50bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"12a50bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Choose Us\n\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f0ec39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f0ec39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We understand that planning a funeral is both emotional and difficult. Our experienced team helps families navigate VA requirements with care, compassion, and professionalism. From verifying eligibility to arranging military honors and completing paperwork, we guide you through every step. We want to make it easy for you to help your loved one receive the dignified recognition they deserve, and we don&#8217;t want it to be complicated.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e875220 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e875220\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Final Thoughts\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7194665 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7194665\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When planning a veteran funeral, there are many important decisions to be made. Fortunately, veterans&#8217; funeral benefits offer them financial support and recognition. Families can reduce the stress of the application process and focus on celebrating their loved one&#8217;s life, knowing the eligibility criteria, available benefits, and how to apply. With the right guidance and preparation, you can ensure your veteran receives the dignified farewell they have earned through their dedicated military service.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71798dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"71798dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70367d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"70367d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-70367d4\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"70367d4\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-are-veteran-funeral-benefits\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header active-default\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1171\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What are veteran funeral benefits?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1171\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix active-default\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"what-are-veteran-funeral-benefits\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These benefits include burial allowances, military honors, government headstones, burial flags, and burial in eligible national cemeteries for qualified veterans.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-to-get-military-funeral-honors\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1172\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How to get military funeral honors?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1172\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"how-to-get-military-funeral-honors\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Inform the funeral director about the veteran&#8217;s military service and provide discharge paperwork. The funeral home can usually help arrange military honors.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"who-qualifies-for-military-funeral-honors\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1173\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Who qualifies for military funeral honors?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1173\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"who-qualifies-for-military-funeral-honors\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most veterans with an honorable or general discharge qualify for military funeral honors provided by the Department of Defense.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"does-the-va-pay-for-the-entire-funeral\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1174\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Does the VA pay for the entire funeral?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1174\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"does-the-va-pay-for-the-entire-funeral\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not always. The VA may reimburse eligible funeral expenses, but families often pay upfront before receiving approved benefits.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"can-a-veteran-be-buried-in-a-private-cemetery\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1175\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can a veteran be buried in a private cemetery?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1175\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"can-a-veteran-be-buried-in-a-private-cemetery\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes. 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