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Veteran Funeral Benefits: What Families Need to Know
by Kristal Borjas March 22, 2021 6 min read
Veterans put their lives on the line to protect and serve. Upon death, whether in the act of service or non-service, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides funeral benefits to honor the lost veteran.
These benefits can include veteran cremation or burials as well as markers and burial allowances. It’s important to understand the available benefits to ease the stress of funeral planning.