VA Burial Request Forms
Web site: va.gov/find-forms
40-1330: Application for headstone/marker
Link: https://www.va.gov/find-forms/?q=40-1330
21P-530: Application for burial reimbursement
Link: https://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-21P-530-ARE.pdf
40-10007*: Application for pre-need determination of eligibility for burial in VA National Cemetery
Link: file:///C:/Users/ISC-Customer/Downloads/VA40-10007.pdf
*This form needs to be completed before the veteran/spouse passes.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
VETERAN BURIAL
National Scheduling Office 800-535-1117 fax 866-900-6417 Mon – Fri, 8am – 7:30 pm
Scan and email: nca.scheduling@va.gov
Fax or scan and email DD214 with Deceased name in Subject line (last, first, middle)
Call to confirm after submitting paperwork
VA Forms:
Burial at National Cemetery No form/call Scheduling Office
Headstone/marker #40-1330
Burial reimbursement #21P-530
Local:
Bay Pines National Cemetery
10000 Bay Pines Blvd North
St Petersburg, FL 33708
727-319-6479
There are 9 in the state of Florida – visit website for locations cem.va.gov
Information to have on hand:
DD214
Deceased’s name and address
Gender
Social Security # and Military ID #
Date of birth
Marital status
Date of death
Burial information – where, when, cremation or casket, ground or columbarium
Spouse information:
Name (full name), address, phone
Social Security #
Date of birth
Burial for Veterans, spouse of Veteran, disabled child of Veteran (website has specifics)
Military honors for Veteran – Taps, Color Guard, Burial Flag, Rifle Detail
Marker/headstone – Allow 60 days for installation
Services are Monday through Friday
Veteran’s Administration
va.gov
800-827-1000
Contact VA:
Insurance
Benefits
Disability benefits – Aid and Attendance, Survivors Pension
Pre-Need Determination for Burial in National Cemetery Form #40-10007
SOCIAL SECURITY
800-772-1213 National
ssa.gov
Local:
30 Dr. MLK Street, South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
866-613-3965
2340 Drew Street
Clearwater, FL 33765
888-397-5325
Call to set an appointment, report death, apply for change in benefits (need marriage certificate), apply for burial benefit
COVID (reimbursement)
844-684-6333 Monday – Friday, 9 am to 9 pm
disasterassistance.gov
Need to apply via phone then they will send you documentation to complete and submit
It is approximately a 20-minute application process on the phone
Need to have the Death Certificate
OTHER
Bank Credit Cards
Life Insurance Loans
Health Insurance Voter’s Registration
Mortgage Investments
Property Appraiser Doctors
Homeowner Insurance
Car Insurance