Find out if you are eligible for burial in a VA National Cemetery

When Winnie’s husband passed, Winnie and her three sons – all of whom served in the Navy, like dad – knew the VA national cemetery was where he belonged.

“I didn’t have to pay anything,” Winnie says. “They put the headstone up. His name’s on the front. And when I go, mine will be on the back.”

VA’s new pre-need eligibility determination program allows Veterans and their families to find out in advance if they are eligible for burial in a VA national cemetery. This change gives families peace of mind and helps to ease the planning process.

“It’s a benefit that very few people realize is out there. You have to spend the time to sit down, look up your benefits, see what they are, and utilize them. They’re out there for you,” says Mike, Winnie’s son.

Visit Explore.VA.gov or click the button below to explore VA benefits and learn how to apply.