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Post by None on Apr 15, 2024 21:55:33 GMT
My uncle passed in his sleep Saturday night. His daughter lives in another state and is trying to navigate the funeral arrangements. She was told, because he didn't die at a VA facility, that the cost or at least part of the cost may not be covered. My dad didn't die in a VA facility and his costs were covered. We are in FL. Is it different state to state? Funeral home to funeral home? Any insight will be very helpful.
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Post by epeanymous on Apr 15, 2024 22:07:50 GMT
My father died at home in hospice, not at the VA. My family did have some out-of-pocket costs because as I recall there was a set amount they would cover, but the additional costs weren't much.
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Post by Basket1lady on Apr 15, 2024 22:11:03 GMT
I'm so sorry for your loss.
My husband works for the Minnesota VA. Some benefits are federal and some are state. It also depends on the discharge status. Your best bet is to contact your state dept of Veteran's Affairs.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed Rest In Peace.
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Post by snyder on Apr 15, 2024 22:20:19 GMT
The military will provide a burial plot, whether for a casket or urn and a headstone in a VA cemetery. They provide a small recognition ceremony at the burial site with a flag given to spouse or closest family member. The family pays anything else, such as cremation, full funeral.
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Post by pantsonfire on Apr 15, 2024 22:24:46 GMT
The military will provide a burial plot, whether for a casket or urn and a headstone in a VA cemetery. They provide a small recognition ceremony at the burial site with a flag given to spouse or closest family member. The family pays anything else, such as cremation, full funeral. This. Now we are in CA and this is how it has been for every person I have known that was military. I would reach out the NY Veteran's cemetery and ask about this as well as state veterans affairs office. My family member has their plot already picked out with information on hand for when they are no longer here. So everything is set up to make it easy on the kids. |
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Post by snyder on Apr 15, 2024 22:30:36 GMT
The military will provide a burial plot, whether for a casket or urn and a headstone in a VA cemetery. They provide a small recognition ceremony at the burial site with a flag given to spouse or closest family member. The family pays anything else, such as cremation, full funeral. This. Now we are in CA and this is how it has been for every person I have known that was military. I would reach out the NY Veteran's cemetery and ask about this as well as state veterans affairs office.My family member has their plot already picked out with information on hand for when they are no longer here. So everything is set up to make it easy on the kids. I would just add to this that the funeral home should be able to provide all this information as well. The funeral home that handled my dad's funeral, took care of everthing, even transportation to the cememtery that was 75 miles away. |
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Post by None on Apr 15, 2024 22:33:27 GMT
This. Now we are in CA and this is how it has been for every person I have known that was military. I would reach out the NY Veteran's cemetery and ask about this as well as state veterans affairs office.My family member has their plot already picked out with information on hand for when they are no longer here. So everything is set up to make it easy on the kids. I would just add to this that the funeral home should be able to provide all this information as well. The funeral home that handled my dad's funeral, took care of everthing, even transportation to the cememtery that was 75 miles away. this is where the problem is. The one person told her most should be covered. But, the actual funeral director told her all the other stuff and they aren't telling her much as far as cost. They did tell her she will have to pay up front and then get reimbursed. As it stands they are still trying to get his paperwork together, which is a mess. |
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Post by snyder on Apr 15, 2024 22:47:44 GMT
I would just add to this that the funeral home should be able to provide all this information as well. The funeral home that handled my dad's funeral, took care of everthing, even transportation to the cememtery that was 75 miles away. this is where the problem is. The one person told her most should be covered. But, the actual funeral director told her all the other stuff and they aren't telling her much as far as cost. They did tell her she will have to pay up front and then get reimbursed. As it stands they are still trying to get his paperwork together, which is a mess. I hope they can get it figured out without much stress. Losing a loved one is stressful enough. Most funeral homes want paid upfront or proof of life insurance. Some funeral homes will even file for life insurance, with their portion being sent to them. There is a form like a promisary note, give the life inurance comepany permission to pay the funeral home first. {{{Hugs}}} |
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