When a veteran dies, the government relies solely on the next of kin and beneficiary information on file. If that information ...

VA cremation benefits assist families with funeral costs, but eligibility requires upfront payment and no prior ...

Families arranging cremation for a veteran often face complex rules as VA cremation benefits can help cover funeral, burial, ...

Approximately 1,700 veterans pass away in the United States every day, according to Dignity Memorial, which hosted a Veteran’s Benefit Program presentation at Amedeo’s Italian Restaurant in Kingwood ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has established updated burial allowance benefits for veterans who passed away due to service-connected conditions in 2025. These benefits are designed to ease ...

We all know that contemplating the hereafter or planning for the inevitable can be a pretty uncomfortable undertaking. For veterans, however, half the work is already done. We all know there are ...

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 ...

Mahoning and Shenango Valleys Chapter met Nov. 21 at A La Cart Catering in Canfield to learn about veterans burial benefits from chapter member CW3 Nathan (”Nate”) Walker, a Service Officer with the ...

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MEAD, Wash. — A North Spokane County widow is devastated after she says a claim for help covering final expenses for her veteran husband was denied. The denial letter even began by extending gratitude ...