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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a temporary expansion of burial benefits for certain veterans and their families. Recipients will see a temporary expansion of burial benefits ...

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and U.S. representatives Ed Case and Jill Tokuda have introduced the Hawaiʻi National Cemetery Act that would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a new ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

KUTV — Many people aren't comfortable discussing their final arrangements, but it's important to plan ahead. Scott Schreyer from Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary spoke to Kari Hawker-Diaz about ...

WASHINGTON (AP) – The government has cleared the first burial of a same-sex spouse of a veteran in a national cemetery, but it’s far from certain how easy it will be for other gay military couples to ...

The National Cemetery Services Administration is a branch of the Veterans Administration. The NCA is proudly honoring your service and sacrifice by helping ensure your legacy lives on. Too often, ...

In Monroe County, Indiana, a $100 county burial allowance is available to help cover funeral expenses for honorably discharged veterans. This benefit is intended to support families during difficult ...