Find out how to get Veterans burial allowances (sometimes called “Veterans death benefits”) to help cover some of the costs of the burial, funeral, and plot or interment. You can also get reimbursed (paid back) for the cost of transporting a Veteran’s remains for burial in a national cemetery.
Compensation
VA Burial Allowance
Plain summary
Flat-rate payment toward burial, funeral, and transportation costs for eligible veterans. Higher rate for service-connected deaths.
Who it is forSurvivors or estates of eligible deceased veterans.
Primary formVA Form 21P-530EZ
Last reviewedSep 18, 2026
Eligibility snapshot
- Service-connected death: up to 2,000 dollars
- Non-service-connected: lower flat rates plus plot allowance if not in a national cemetery
- Veteran was receiving or entitled to VA compensation or pension, or died in VA care
How to apply
File VA Form 21P-530EZ with proof of death and paid receipts — this is a VBA benefit, filed like a claim.
Apply and confirm current requirements on the official page. Rules and forms change; the link does not.
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Key stat$2,000service-connected death allowance
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