I'm a Survivor/Next of Kin (My Veteran has passed away)

The loss of a Veteran is a loss shared by a grateful nation. Learn more about benefits to memorialize and commemorate your Veteran's service, as well as Survivor Benefits to which you might be entitled (eligibility requirements differ).

• VA Burial Benefits Guide
• Burial in VA National Cemetery
  • Pre-need Eligibility for Burial in a VA National Cemetery
  • VA National Cemeteries
• Burial Allowances
  • Federal VA Burial Allowance
  • Kosciusko County offers a $100 county burial allowance reimbursement and/or an $100 allowance to offset the cost of setting of the headstone/marker. The Funeral Home will typically fill this out with next-of-kin. If they do not, or if you need to file for one further down the road, contact us.
• Free Government Headstone, Marker or Medallion
  • Headstone, Marker, Medallion
  • See Your Options
• Memorialization & Certificates
  • Presidential Memorial Certificate
  • Governor's Memorial Certificate
  • Cold War Certificate
• Burial Honors
• Obtaining DD214/discharge certificate
• Assisting Families with Burial for Veterans
• Bereavement Counseling
• Survivor Benefits
  • Survivor Benefits Overview
  • Family/Survivor Healthcare Benefits
  • DIC (Compensation Related to Service-Connected Disability)
  • Accrued Benefits (Substitution of Claimant for pending Claim/Appeal)
  • Survivors Pension
  • Aid & Attendance
  • Surviving Spouse Property Tax Deduction
  • Dependent & Survivor Education Benefits
  • Life Insurance Benefits
• Helpful Resources
  • Social Security - Elkhart office
  • Social Security - Ft. Wayne office
  • Medicare
  • TRICARE
  • DFAS
  • VA Healthcare & Other Insurances