Effective 12/1/11
Burial, Headstone
& Plot Rate Table
| Benefit | Rate | Date Rate Changed | Public Law |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headstone/Marker |
$137 $136 $132 $128 $113 $112 $101 $109 $ 94 |
10-01-2008 10-01-2007 10-01-2006 10-01-2005 10-01-2004 10-01-2003 10-01-2002 10-01-2001 10-01-2000 |
PL 95-476 |
| Service-Connected Burial |
*$2,000 $1,500 |
12-1-2001 04-01-1988 |
PL 107-103 PL 100-322 |
| Non-service Connected Burial | $700 $300 |
10-01-2011 04-01-1988 |
PL 111-275 PL 100-322 |
| Plot Allowance | $700 $300 $150 |
10-01-2011 12-01-2001 04-01-1988 |
PL 111-275 PL 107-103 PL 100-322 |
| State Cemetery Plot Allowance | $700 $300 $150 |
10-01-2011 12-01-2001 04-01-1988 |
PL 111-275 PL 107-103 PL 100-322 |
Note 1: The P.L. 107-103 service-connected burial rate applies in cases where death occurred on or after 9/11/01.
Note 2: The headstone/marker allowance is payable only if the veteran died between 10/18/78 and 11/1/90. The rate payable is determined by when the headstone/marker was purchased. For example, the rate payable would be $98 if the veteran died on 7/1/85 and the headstone/marker was purchased on 9/29/94.
Note 3: For non-service connected deaths, VA will pay up to $700 toward burial and funeral expenses (if hospitalized by VA at time of death), or $300 toward burial and funeral expenses (if not hospitalized by VA at time of death).