Veteran Memorial Benefits

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

To ease the burden on surviving family, the VA now can determine eligibility for burial in a National Cemetery ahead of time

Many states have state veterans cemeteries. Find out about the locations and eligibility requirements for your state.

Just what does burial in a National Cemetery involve?

Are you eligible for burial in a VA national cemetery? Find out here.

The Presidential Memorial Certificate expresses the nation's grateful recognition of a veteran's service.

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.

If you think living is expensive, try dying.

As a servicemember or military family member you should be aware of your memorial benefits before you need them.

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