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Does the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Pay for a Veteran’s Funeral?
Among veterans, there are a lot of misconceptions about veterans’ burial benefits, and it’s understandable. When it comes to burial benefits, most service men and women don’t really get a good explanation of what they are eligible for during their time in the Armed Forces. Some veterans assume they know what they will receive, and they plan accordingly based on misconceptions. Unfortunately, at the time of death, these misconceptions can make a difficult time even more difficult for their families, creating needless anxiety, worry, and doubt.


what will the va pay?
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If the death occurs while hospitalized by the VA, it will pay a $893 burial allowance and $893 for a burial plot.
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If the death is considered service-connected, the VA will pay a burial allowance of up to $2,000 and may reimburse some of the costs of transporting remains.
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If the death isn't service-connected, the VA pays a burial allowance of $300 and $893 for a burial plot
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For an indigent veteran with no next of kin, the VA will furnish either a casket or cremation urn for interment in either a national, state or tribal veterans cemetery,
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The Social Security Administration also will pay a death benefit of $255.
FUNERAL PRICES
THE HIGH COST OF DYING
Over the last 30 years, funeral expenses have risen more than 225% according to the Consumer Price Index. Statistics from The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) show that families paid an average of close to $8,000 for burial with viewing. And that amount/figure does not include the cost of a vault, headstone or the cost of opening or closing the ground, which can easily add thousands to your bill. And, if you hoped to escape these costs by choosing a cremation with viewing, you may not be saving much, as cremation with viewing costs around $6,000.
One current projection says the average cost of funerals will rise to $17,528 by 2030. Facing these expenses, some families may choose to take on debt in the form of loans or money borrowed from friends. Making financial decisions is not what loved ones need during a difficult time. Instead, they need space for grieving and time to heal. Coordinating arrangements with final expense insurance makes it easy for your family to access the funds they need.

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