Funeral Expenses

[budda2015]

My mother is the widow of a deceased disabled vet. He died from a service related illness. She currently recieves no veteran benefits. We would like to know if she is eligible for money for her burial when she paases.

[georgiapapa]

budda2015,

I am not aware of any burial expenses she would be entitled to for herself. However, she may qualify for DIC (Dependents Indemnity Compensation.). Go to the VA website and read the info on "Dependents Indemnity Compensation."

GP

[Buck52]

This may be of some help?

http://www.cem.va.gov/burial_benefits/

..............Buck

[Buck52]

Budda2015

If her husband was SC for his disability's (S.C.D.)getting cpensation at he time of his death and if his S.C.D cuse his death yes she is entitled, but if not there maybe another type of compensation for her?

read up on this link about the DIC Program.

I know she should get burial expense but I don't know how much? probably not much? but every little bit helps.

The VA adds the spouse as dependent monthly a lot of spouses don't know or realize that? depends on how much he was getting they add a 10% for the spouse...I think its 10%...maybe 5%?

http://www.benefits.va.gov/COMPENSATION/types-compensation.asp

..................Buck

[georgiapapa]

Good info Buck. I forgot about national cemeteries permitting spouses to be buried with the veterans at VA expense. Unfortunately, the VA does not pay for the spouse to be buried in private cemeteries.

GP

[Buck52]

Heres a link on private Burials..

Georgiapapa is right....but read up on this link.

It may help you?

http://www.cem.va.gov/cem/burial_benefits/private_cemetery.asp

..............Buck

[georgiapapa]

Again, good info by Buck.

GP