Important Notice - New Law Concerning Eligibility for Headstones and Markers

If more than 30 days have passed since submitting your claim, you may call our Applicant Assistance Unit to verify receipt.

If more than 60 days have passed since submitting your claim and the grave is still not marked, you may want to contact the cemetery, funeral home, or other party responsible for accepting delivery of the headstone or marker, to see if they have received it. If they have not received it, you may call our Applicant Assistance Unit between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (ET), Monday through Friday, at the toll-free number below:

You may also click on the "Contact Us" link at the top of the page to contact Memorial Programs Service via e-mail. Be sure to include the Veteran’s name, social security and/or service number, and date of death.

Please Note:The above telephone number is for questions related to headstones and markers only.

For assistance in obtaining Veterans’ records or for information on other VA benefits, please call your local Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office at: