What is a VA Form 40-1330?
The VA Form 40-1330 is the US Department of Veterans Affairs form otherwise called the Claim for Standard Government Headstone or Marker. This form can be completed in regard to any deceased veteran discharged under honorable conditions and any member of the US Army who dies on active duty.
How do I order a VA marker?
If more than 60 days have passed and the grave still isn’t marked, contact the cemetery, funeral home, or other party responsible for accepting delivery of the headstone, marker, or medallion. If they haven’t received it, call us at 800-697-6947.
Which VA form is required for obtaining a VA headstone?
VA Form 40-1330M
MEDALLION – Eligible deceased Veterans may receive a Government-furnished headstone or marker, or a medallion, but not both. If requesting a medallion, please use VA Form 40-1330M, Claim for Government Medallion for Placement in a Private Cemetery.
How do I fill out VA Form 21p 530?
To fill out this application, you’ll need information about the deceased Veteran, including their:
- Social Security number or VA file number (required)
- Date and place of birth (required)
- Date and place of death (required)
- Military status and history.
What is a VA niche marker?
Bronze niche markers are used to mark cremation niches or columbaria used for inurnment of cremated remains. If the bronze niche marker will be placed in a private (not a national cemetery, state Veteran’s cemetery, or military post/base cemetery), the style chosen must be permitted by the cemetery administrators.
Does the VA provided grave markers?
General Information. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) furnishes upon request, at no charge to the applicant, a Government headstone or marker for the unmarked grave of any deceased eligible Veteran in any cemetery around the world, regardless of their date of death.
Do all veterans get a headstone?
Headstones and markers are furnished for eligible spouses and dependents of Veterans, only when they are buried or memorialized in a national, military post/base or state Veterans cemetery. Spouses and dependents buried in a private cemetery are not eligible for a government-furnished headstone or marker.
Does the VA pay for veterans headstones?
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) furnishes upon request, at no charge to the applicant, a Government headstone or marker for the unmarked grave of any deceased eligible Veteran in any cemetery around the world, regardless of their date of death.
How do you get a veterans grave marker?
What do you do when a veteran dies?
After a military veteran or retiree dies, you must contact your local Social Security Administration office to report their death, though they may already be aware that your loved one has died.
Where do I send VA Form 21P 530?
9. WHERE DO I MAIL MY COMPLETED APPLICATION? – You should mail your application to the VA regional office located in your state. You can obtain the mailing address for VA regional offices by accessing the VA Internet web site at www.va.gov/directory.
How do you get a Veterans grave marker?
Will the VA pay for a headstone?
How do I order a VA headstone?
To receive a headstone, marker, or medallion, the eligible applicant must submit a VA Form 40-1330, Claim for Standard Government Headstone or Marker or VA Form 40-1330M, Claim for Government Medallion to the VA along with proof of military service, to request a Government-provided headstone or marker.
Do all Veterans get a headstone?
Does VA pay for coffin?
Neither the VA nor the individual branches of the military provide free caskets for deceased veterans unless death occurs while they are on active duty. Goods and services purchased from funeral homes or cremation providers are not covered by the VA and must be paid for privately.
How is a headstone or marker ordered for a veteran?
When burial or memorialization is in a national, post, or state Veterans’ cemetery, a headstone or marker will be ordered by the cemetery officials based on inscription information provided by the next of kin.
What are the dimensions of a grave marker?
BRONZE (B) This grave marker is 24 inches long, 12 inches wide, with 3/4 inch rise. Weight is approximately 18 pounds. Anchor bolts, nuts and washers for fastening to a base are furnished with the marker. The is not furnished by the Government.
What markers are available for a headstone?
Flat markers in granite, marble, and bronze and upright headstones in granite and marble are available. Bronze niche markers are also available to mark columbaria used for inurnment of cremated remains.
How do I check the status of a headstone or marker?
To obtain the status of headstones or markers ordered for private cemeteries, please use the following instructions: If more than 30 days have passed since your claim was submitted to the VA in Washington, D.C. by you, or someone assisting you, please call our Applicant Assistance Unit to verify we are in receipt of your claim.