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