Social Security and benefits
How do I get a veteran buried in a national cemetery?
Short answer
Contact the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 1-800-535-1117. Eligibility includes most veterans with honorable discharge. There is no cost for the burial plot, opening/closing, or liner in a national cemetery.
What this usually means
Contact the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 1-800-535-1117. Eligibility includes most veterans with honorable discharge. There is no cost for the burial plot, opening/closing, or liner in a national cemetery.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county help for coroner contacts, vital records, cost tools, and paperwork.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.