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Q407: My husband is a Vietnam veteran and will be 75 yrs. old on his next birthday. Could you please tell me exactly what type of funeral benefits will he be eligible for when the time comes?
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A1: There are various benefits depending on your husband's situation. It would be in your best interest to see a Veteran Service Officer (VSO) who can give you the benefit that your husband will get. (RC) 4/30/20
A2: Some benefits vary by state. Yes, get in touch with a Veteran Service Officer. Burial in a veterans cemetery may be at no cost. If your husband has a disability, you may be entitled to Survivors Benefits, that's why it is important to see a VSO. (MB) 5/1/20
A3: https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/veterans-burial-allowance/ (RJ) 5/1/20
A4: He can be buried at any national cemetery for free you included cremation is paid by you and social security will pay around 200 dollars toward that if he dies in the VA hospital you can have he taken to a national cemetery from there for free. (LM) 5/1/20
A5: He's entitled to be buried in a Veteran cemetery With military honors, also the VA will provide a grave stone or marker if he's going to be cremated. The local VA Service Officer can help with the details. (ML) 5/1/20