Burial Benefits - Federal

  • Government Headstone/Marker
  • Burial, Plot and Interment Allowance
  • Burial Flag
  • Presidential Memorial Certificate

Eligibility

Service members who die while on active duty and veterans discharged under conditions other than dishonorable may be eligible for the following VA burial benefits:

  1. Burial in a VA national cemetery
  2. Government-furnished headstone or marker
  3. Presidential Memorial Certificate
  4. Burial flag
  5. In some cases, Reimbursement of burial expenses

There are certain requirements and exceptions, for more information please veterans [at] co.lincoln.wi.us (subject: Burial%20Benefits) (contact our office) or visit the VA website at:
https://www.cem.va.gov/cem/burial_benefits/