what are va death benefits
Cremation Benefits for United States Veterans Contact the Veteran's Administration for death benefits related to full body burial. VA Benefits for Reimbursement of Cremation Expenses A. $300 is available for honorably discharged veterans if one of the following conditions are met: 1  Veteran was receiving a pension or disability benefits from the VA at the time of death. 2  Death occurred in a VA hospital. 3  Death occurred in a VA nursing home or VA contracted health care facility.