Need some advice!

[Gremlin]

I know that is a dangerous proposition on ODT, but I have a couple of questions. I think they have been answered in a different thread, but I can’t find it. Long story short, my father passed today. He died a poor Air Force veteran and had none of his affairs in order.

1) Are there any end of life benefits from the VA? He is known to them, but we’ve been dealing with medical side and haven’t gotten though since he passed.

2) Is there any assistance for coffin/vault? There is a family plot that was given to him, only reason I’m considering burial and not cremation.

3) Is there any chance of a military send off? I think the family would appreciate the gesture. Maybe from a nonprofit?

It’s probably too late to find these services, but that’s why I’m here, you never have enough time! Prayers are appreciated, but let’s keep this thread to info only. Maybe we can make this a funeral information thread.

Thanks for any help! I know there are some pretty knowledgeable folks here. Reply here or feel free to pm me. I’m gonna slam a couple of beers and go to bed. Will update in a couple of days

 

[basstracker89]

Sorry for your loss. I think there's others on here that can give you better answers that I can.

 

[GFB]

VA burial benefits and memorial items | Veterans Affairs

VA burial benefits can help service members, Veterans, and their family members plan and pay for a burial or memorial service in a VA national cemetery. Family members can also order memorial items to honor the service of a Veteran. Find out how to apply for the burial benefits you've earned...

www.va.gov

Sorry for your loss.

 

[87KJH]

How to apply for a Veterans burial allowance | Veterans Affairs

Find out how to get Veterans burial allowances (sometimes called “Veterans death benefits”) to help cover burial, funeral, and transportation costs.

www.va.gov

My father was a veteran of WWII and my mother received a VA benefit toward the burial of my father.
The VA also provided a small marker which indicates his legal name, rank, branch of the military, birth date and date of death.

 

[WhiteJEEPSmatter]

Sorry for your loss. When my grandfather passed, WWll vet, he got a vault for him and his wife, the military funeral with bag pipe, 12 gun and when my mom is ready they will spread his ashes in the sea in VA where he was stationed in the Navy.

 

[Grub Master]

You will need proof that he was in then military. Find his discharge papers. If you can't find it you will need to file a DD-214. It takes forever to get a reply un less you write on the top that it is an emergency for burial in a VA cemetery. The funeral home should offer some assistance.

 

[Stampede]

Sorry to hear that......

Military funeral honors for veterans

For more information on military funerals, please refer to the Legion’s Post Officers Guide and Manual of Ceremonies.

www.legion.org

 

[renagadeinjun]

Sorry for your loss ................ Prayers for Family & Friends

 

[Gremlin]

Sorry to hear that......

Military funeral honors for veterans

For more information on military funerals, please refer to the Legion’s Post Officers Guide and Manual of Ceremonies.

www.legion.org

Thanks all! It was the legion I was thinking of. I’ve got his dd214. Going to funeral home in the morning, just trying to line my ducks.

 

[Gremlin]

How to apply for a Veterans burial allowance | Veterans Affairs

Find out how to get Veterans burial allowances (sometimes called “Veterans death benefits”) to help cover burial, funeral, and transportation costs.

www.va.gov

My father was a veteran of WWII and my mother received a VA benefit toward the burial of my father.
The VA also provided a small marker which indicates his legal name, rank, branch of the military, birth date and date of death.

Thanks, good info, but wtf. First few lines made me throw up a little.

• You’re the Veteran’s surviving spouse (Note: We recognize same-sex marriages.), or
• You’re the surviving partner from a legal union (a relationship made formal in a document issued by the state recognizing the union), or