Texas community resource

Commemorative Urn or Plaque for Veterans' Cremains Not Interred

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Claim for a commemorative urn or plaque for eligible cremated remains that are not interred.

TexasVeterans Benefits and ClaimsNationwide; available to eligible residents of the listed West Texas counties.

How to get help

Complete VA Form 40-1330UP and submit the claim and discharge documents online through QuickSubmit or by mail to the NCA FP Evidence Intake Center.

Who this service helps

Eligibility depends on discharge and service requirements. The Veteran or service member must meet the applicable service rules and generally must have been cremated without interment. Choosing an urn or plaque ends eligibility for VA national cemetery burial and for a government headstone, marker, or medallion.

Where this service is available

Service area: Nationwide; available to eligible residents of the listed West Texas counties.

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Location and contact

Visit the organization website

Source and verification

Source: Public-source listing

About this service

VA accepts claims for a commemorative urn or plaque honoring an eligible Veteran or service member whose cremains are not buried in a casket or columbarium.

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