Veteran Memorial Benefits

Since 1864, Arlington National Cemetery has served as the nation's military cemetery honoring those who served.

Military Funeral Honors are available for eligible veterans. A military funeral can be requested by the veterans family.

There are several ways our nation honors its deceased veterans. See our detailed pages on what benefits are available.

The following information will help you in planning for, or dealing with, one of life's most unpleasant times

Just what does burial in a National Cemetery involve?

For many Sailors and Marines, there is no more honored choice for their mortal remains than burial at sea.

VA provides an American flag for services, and a flag to be given to the next of kin or a close associate of the deceased.

The VA provides headstones and markers for the graves of veterans anywhere in the world.

If you think living is expensive, try dying.

It's not something we like to think about, but it's a benefit you earned.