Social Security Spousal and Survivor Benefits If you’re married and at least 62 years old, you’re entitled to claim a Social Security spousal benefit even if you haven’t worked outside of the home. A spouse’s decision to claim early retirement benefits will result in a lower benefit. According to SSA, the spousal benefit is reduced […]

When you die, members of your family could be eligible for benefits based on your earnings. You and your children also may be able to get benefits if your deceased spouse or former spouse worked long enough under Social Security. Who can get survivors benefits? Widows and Widowers A widow or widower can receive benefits […]

 Social Security pays out two types of death benefits. The first is a lump sum death benefit of $255. The second is an ongoing monthly death benefit called a survivor benefit. Both are covered below. 1. Lump Sum Social Security Death Benefit A spouse (who is living in the same household) can receive a one-time […]

National Cemetery Administration Burial Benefits For Burial in a National Cemetery Burial benefits available include a gravesite in any of our 135 national cemeterieswith available space, opening and closing of the grave, perpetual care, a Government headstone or marker, a burial flag, and a Presidential Memorial Certificate, at no cost to the family. Some Veterans may also be eligible for Burial […]

As you plan for the future, you’ll want to think about what your family would need if you should die now. Social Security can help your family if you have earned enough Social Security credits through your work. How You Earn Social Security Survivors Benefits You can earn up to four credits each year. In […]

Memorial Benefits VA honors the service and sacrifice of Veterans and their family members. Watch Video Main Spouses, Dependents, and Survivors Eligibility icon of memorial star How to Apply To find out in advance if a Veteran or family member is eligible for burial in a VA national cemetery, click “Apply for Pre-Need Burial Eligibility” […]

Military.com The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) furnishes upon request, at no charge to the applicant, a Government headstone or marker for the unmarked grave of any deceased eligible Veteran in any cemetery around the world, regardless of their date of death. For eligible veterans that died on or after Nov. 1, 1990 and whose grave is […]

Survivors Pension The Survivors Pension benefit, which may also be referred to as Death Pension, is a tax-free monetary benefit payable to a low-income, un-remarried surviving spouse and/or unmarried child(ren) of a deceased Veteran with wartime service. Eligibility The deceased Veteran must have met the following service requirements: For service on or before September 7, […]

Cremation Benefits for United States Veterans As a service to US Veterans, the Internet Cremation Society has compiled information relating to Veterans Administration benefits available for reimbursement of cremation expenses. In addition, we have included options for memorialization of cremated remains in VA National Cemeteries. For more specific information about cremation benefits and options for […]