Bourne National Cemetery Burial
Bourne, MA
Contact: 508 563-7113 |
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No charge to veteran or family; burial plot and marker included. |
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All Massachusetts veterans with honorable discharge are eligible. |
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If the burial is to be at Bourne National Cemetery, cemetery
personnel will arrange for headstone/marker. |
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State Cemeteries
Agawam, MA
Contact: 413 821-9500 |
Winchendon, MA
Contact: 978 297-9501 |
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No charge to veteran or family; burial plot and marker included. |
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All Massachusetts veterans with honorable discharge are eligible |
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Burial NOT at Bourne National Cemetery or MA State Cemetery |
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Veterans who meet any of the following four criteria can receive a $300 burial allowance and a $300 plot allowance from the VA Regional Office. |
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Has service connected disabilities rated 10% or higher |
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Receiving a non-service connected pension |
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Died at a VA Medical Center |
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Died while under VA contract nursing home care |
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Required: A copy of the Death Certificate and Form DD214. |
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If death is Service Connected (which is determined by the regional VA office), the allowance is $2,000 for all funeral expenses. |
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Most funeral directors in Massachusetts are aware of this benefit and do apply for it for the families. A family member can apply; a copy of the paid funeral home bill will be required with the application. |
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The family can apply for a headstone/marker by contacting the VA Regional Office: 1-800-827-1000 and requesting Form 40-1330. The family completes the form, and has the Director of the cemetery where the veteran will be buried co-sign the form. The form, with a copy of the Military Discharge papers, is then faxed to: 1-800-455-7143. Or, visit: http://www.cem.va.gov/ |
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VA will ship the headstone/marker free of charge to cemetery. Family may be charged for placement of headstone/marker. |
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Source: 2005 Edition, Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents |
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