VA will pay up to $796 toward burial and funeral expenses for deaths on or after October 1, 2019 (if hospitalized by VA at time of death), or $300 toward burial and funeral expenses (if not hospitalized by VA at time of death), and a $796 plot-interment allowance (if not buried in a national cemetery).

Is burial free for veterans?

All veterans with other-than-dishonorable discharges are eligible for free burial in a national VA cemetery. ... Usually, the eligibility requirements are the same as for federal cemeteries. In most cases, spouses are eligible for burial next to the veteran at little or no cost. Also, markers are provided.

Will the VA pay for a vet's funeral?

A: No, the VA will not pay for a veteran's funeral in full. This applies to both cremation services and traditional funerals. However, the VA does provide a specified amount, called a burial allowance.