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Many of us take our freedoms for granted, but our staff at\u00a0<\/span>Companion Funeral & Cremation Service<\/span>\u00a0proudly acknowledges the sacrifices made by those who have served our country through their patriotism, love of country and willingness to protect others.<\/span><\/p>\n Our staff is committed to providing quality service and professional assistance to help families complete the necessary forms to obtain benefits that are provided through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for deceased veterans.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” background_color__hover=”#f0f0f0″ background_enable_color__hover=”on” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_text_color=”#9A8B58″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” link_text_color__hover=”#AE9A61″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The VA burial benefits are designed to assist service members, veterans, and their families plan and pay for a burial or memorial service in a VA national cemetery. Memorial items are provided through the Veterans Affairs to honor the service of those who have served the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Veterans, service members, spouses, and dependents may be eligible for burial in a VA national cemetery, as well as other benefits, if they meet one of the requirements listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Military funeral honors include the playing of \u201cTaps,\u201d a rifle detail, a color guard and uniformed service members who properly fold and present the United States flag to the grieving family. These flags are typically given to the deceased\u2019s next of kin or close friend. In order for the survivors to qualify to receive the burial flag, the veteran or reservist must be described by at least one of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The veterans death benefits help cover the burial, funeral and transportation costs associated with the deceased\u2019s services and disposition. For those being buried in a national cemetery, survivors can receive assistance with the burial and funeral costs, the plot or internment, and the transporting of the veteran\u2019s remains for burial.<\/p>\n You must file a claim for a non-service-connected burial allowance within two years after the veteran\u2019s burial or cremation. There is no time limit to file for a service-connected burial, plot or interment allowance. For more information regarding VA burial benefits and memorial items, visit<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.va.gov\/burials-memorials\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>or contact the VA office at<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>1-800-827-1000<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Veterans are eligible for the same packages and burial types offered to all of our customers including columbariums, lawn vaults, and traditional burials. In addition to the standard benefits offered to Veterans through Veterans Affairs, Hiwassee Memorial Gardens offers special discounts to veterans and their spouses on all of our traditional and cremation burial packages.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Visit Hiwassee Memorial Gardens website for more details<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=”Visit Website” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” button_url=”http:\/\/hiwasseememorialgardens.com\/” url_new_window=”on” button_alignment=”left” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many of us take our freedoms for granted, but our staff at\u00a0Companion Funeral & Cremation Service\u00a0proudly acknowledges the sacrifices made by those who have served our country through their patriotism, love of country and willingness to protect others. Our staff is committed to providing quality service and professional assistance to help families complete the necessary […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":131,"menu_order":13,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"dipi_cpt_category":[],"class_list":["post-136","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat are VA burial benefits and memorial items?<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
Who qualifies for burial benefits and burial in a national cemetery?<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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What are military funeral honors and a committal service?<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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What are burial benefits and how do I apply?<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
You can apply online at<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.va.gov\/burials-and-memorials\/application\/530\/introduction<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>or by mail after completing the VA Form 21P-530.
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A veteran who didn\u2019t receive a dishonorable discharge or a service member who died while on active duty may be eligible for a headstone or marker if they meet certain requirements. To find out if your deceased loved one qualifies, visit\u00a0<\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.va.gov\/burials-memorials\/memorial-items\/headstones-markers-medallions\/<\/a>
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The Department of Veteran Affairs also provides a headstone for unmarked graves of an eligible deceased veteran at no charge. To request a headstone, grave marker, or niche marker, fill out the VA Form 10-1330 and send to:
Department of Veteran Affairs
5109 Russell Road
Quantico, VA 22134-3909\u00a0<\/p>\nAdditional Veterans Benefits We Offer<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n