Legal Write-Ups
Veterans Burial Benefits and Honors
Information on arranging a military burial, including eligibility and what financial compensation is available for those who apply.
Find Legal Help
Understanding Military Legal Assistance and Civil Matters
Many civil legal matters can be handled by a military legal assistance attorney at no cost to service members, find out how.
Go to the webpage: AmericanBar.org
Go to the webpage: AmericanBar.org
Legal Aid Check-Up
U.S. Armed Forces Legal Assistance
Legal Assistance in Arizona
VA Office of General Counsel
Documents
Application for a Burial Flag
This application should be filled out and submitted to your local VA regional office.
Visit: VBA.va.gov
Visit: VBA.va.gov
Application for Burial Allowance
This application should be filled out and mailed to Department of Veterans Affairs Pension Intake Center P.O. Box 5365, Janesville, WI 53547-5365
Visit: Vets.gov
Visit: Vets.gov
Helplines
For general benefits and disability questions. Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm ET.
Call: 800-827-1000
Call: 800-827-1000
Readjustment Counseling Service staff will help make counseling arrangements for family members and loved ones of the deceased.
Call: 202-461-6530
Call: 202-461-6530
Information and help with ordering a headstone, memorial, or marker for a military burial.
Call: 800-697-6947
Call: 800-697-6947
Helpful Online Resources
Online Application for Burial Allowance
Information on how to apply for burial benefits or do advance planning for end of life care.
Visit: VA.gov
Visit: VA.gov
Making Pre-Burial Arrangements
Guidance on how to apply and make arrangements for a military burial before the individual is deceased.
Visit: VA.gov
Visit: VA.gov
benefits.va.govOnline Will Preparation and Beneficiary Financial Planning
VA resources for establishing a will and designating beneficiaries of financial resources
Visit: Benefits.va.gov
Visit: Benefits.va.gov