Your service earned you benefits most families never use. Discover the full range of final expense protections available to you and your loved ones — at little to no cost.
The Department of Veterans Affairs provides a comprehensive suite of burial and memorial benefits to honor those who served.
Free burial in a VA National Cemetery with full military honors and perpetual care.
Up to $2,000 for service-connected deaths, or $1,002 burial + $1,002 plot for non-service-connected.
Complimentary headstone, grave marker, or medallion for any cemetery worldwide.
Engraved Presidential Memorial Certificate honoring your service to the nation.
One U.S. flag for honorably discharged veterans to drape the casket.
Reimbursement for transportation of remains to the place of burial.
Whole life insurance up to $40,000 for veterans with service-connected disabilities.
Free grief counseling services for surviving family members.
| Benefit | Current Value | Who Qualifies | Cost to Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Cemetery Burial | Full burial & perpetual care | Honorably discharged veterans, spouses, dependent children | Free |
| Burial Allowance (Service-Connected) | Up to $2,000 | Veterans who died from service-connected condition | Free |
| Burial Allowance (Non-Service-Connected) | $1,002 burial + $1,002 plot | Veterans receiving VA pension/compensation at death | Free |
| Headstone or Grave Marker | Up to $441 allowance | All eligible veterans, any cemetery worldwide | Free |
| Burial Flag | One U.S. flag | Veterans with honorable discharge | Free |
| Presidential Memorial Certificate | Engraved certificate (multiple copies) | Next of kin and loved ones of eligible veterans | Free |
| VALife Whole Life Insurance | Up to $40,000 | Veterans age 80 or under with service-connected disability | Low Premium |
| Supplemental Final Expense Insurance | $5,000 – $25,000+ | Veterans and spouses ages 45–85 | Monthly Premium |
✓ Veterans with honorable discharge
✓ Veterans receiving VA pension or compensation
✓ Veterans with service-connected disabilities
✓ Surviving spouses (if not remarried)
✓ Dependent children under 23
✓ Family members of eligible veterans
✗ Dishonorable discharge
✗ Bad conduct discharge
✗ Other than honorable discharge
✗ Remarried surviving spouses
✗ Non-dependent adult children
✗ Those who never served
While VA benefits provide meaningful support, they often don't cover the full cost of a funeral, which averages $9,000–$12,000 nationwide. Final expense insurance bridges that gap.
Guaranteed issue or simplified issue coverage regardless of health conditions.
Your monthly premium is locked in and will never increase.
Beneficiaries receive funds within 24-72 hours of claim approval.
Whole life policies accumulate cash value you can borrow against anytime.
Many providers offer coverage for spouses and adult children.
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Margaret Johnson
Daughter of U.S. Army Veteran
"When my father passed, I had no idea about all the benefits he had earned. This guide helped me understand everything, and the final expense insurance made sure we could give him the funeral he deserved without financial stress."
Robert Martinez
Surviving Spouse of U.S. Marine
"My husband served his country with honor. Thanks to the VA burial benefits and the insurance policy we set up, I didn't have to worry about funeral costs. I could focus on grieving and celebrating his life."
Sarah Thompson
Daughter of U.S. Navy Veteran
"The information here is clear and straightforward. As someone unfamiliar with military benefits, I was able to understand exactly what my father had earned and how to access those benefits for my family."
You earned these benefits through your service. Take five minutes today to secure your family's financial future and ensure every benefit you are entitled to is in place.