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Pre-Need Burial Eligibility Determination
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Advance determination of eligibility for burial in a VA national cemetery.
How to get help
Gather personal, military, preferred-cemetery, discharge, relationship, and representative documents, then apply online or submit VA Form 40-10007 by mail or fax.
Who this service helps
A living veteran, service member, qualifying spouse, or dependent seeking advance eligibility for a VA national cemetery; separate processes apply after death and for state, tribal, Arlington, or Soldiers' Home cemeteries.
Where this service is available
Service area: United States, including eligible veterans and family members residing in the Austin / Central Texas region.
A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.
Location and contact
Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
No fee to apply; approval does not reserve a gravesite or guarantee the preferred cemetery will have space.
About this service
A pre-need determination confirms in advance whether a living applicant qualifies for burial in a VA national cemetery and can reduce uncertainty for family members at the time of need.
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