Funeral and Burial Services

NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) ensures that veterans receive dignified funerals and burial services.

DVS provides eligible indigent and unclaimed Veterans dignified burials at a national cemetery. To learn more about this service, visit nyc.gov/vetburials.

Veterans, service members, and some family members may be eligible for burial in a VA national cemetery. Visit the VA's Burials and memorials eligibility website to find out if you, or a person you’re planning a burial for, can get this benefit.

Veterans can also learn in advance if they are eligible to be buried in a VA national cemetery by applying for a pre-need determination of eligibility. Visit the VA's Pre-need burial eligibility determination website to learn more about the eligibility requirements, application process, and what information you need to apply. After reviewing the website, please download and submit VA Form 40-10007. Please note, this application is for planning for your burial in advance. Please do not complete this form if you're requesting a burial for someone after they have passed.

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