Burial & memorials

Pre-need burial eligibility determination

Request a VA national cemetery eligibility decision before the time of need.

Who may qualify

Does not reserve a specific gravesite or guarantee space at the preferred cemetery. Different processes apply after death and for Arlington or state/tribal cemeteries.

What to check next

Apply on VA's official page; keep the decision with planning records.

Agencies decide eligibility. This independent summary is a starting point, not an entitlement decision.

Official source ↗Apply / get help ↗

Checked 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by Nathan Harlan

Official source page inspected; agency determines eligibility.

Who built this

Built and reviewed by Nathan Harlan, a U.S. Army Infantry veteran with 15 years of service, including two combat deployments to Iraq, and the founder of Ironsight Syndicate, a veteran-owned brand. I built this because finding the right benefits shouldn't take a law degree. This is an independent guide, not VA-accredited claims representation. For claims help, use a VA-accredited representative.