Veterans would be able to retain their full Department of Veterans Affairs benefit to be buried at a national cemetery even if they previously chose to get a plaque or urn for their remains under a ...

The VA said the funding will help ensure burial access for Veterans and their families across much of the country.

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs is nearing its goal to provide 95% of veterans with burial options at national and grant-funded veterans cemeteries within a two-hour drive of their ...

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced in December a major boost to the nation’s veterans cemetery system ...

What types of funeral benefits are available to old veterans? My 83-year-old father, who has Alzheimer’s disease, served during the Vietnam War in the 1960s. The Department of Veterans Affairs’ ...

Families who choose to receive an urn or commemorative plaque on behalf of a deceased veteran forfeit the right to bury that veteran in a national cemetery under a new Department of Veterans Affairs ...

Discover the history and services of the Veterans Administration, now the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, offering medical care, benefits, and essential services to veterans.

The Department of Veterans Affairs acknowledged criticism of its plan to distribute memorial urns and plaques in a final rule published Friday -- namely, that accepting an urn might bar later burials ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs wants to raise awareness about a final honor for our nation's veterans. The government says burial benefits frequently go unused and they ...

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. (June 26, 2015) -- As a Legal Assistance Counsel I am often asked about burial and memorial benefits for veterans and retirees. This short article will give you a quick ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What types of funeral benefits are available to veterans? My 83-year-old father, who has Alzheimer’s disease, served during the Vietnam War. — Planning Ahead Dear Planning Ahead: ...