Industry Partners
Plan Today.
Honor Forever.
NCA industry partners are a vital link between VA and the communities we serve. Whether you represent a funeral home, cemetery, memorial provider, or a Veterans Service Organization (VSO), you play an essential role in educating eligible Veterans and their families about VA burial and memorial benefits.
As a trusted professional, you provide accurate, timely information about eligibility, available services, and how to access benefits. By doing so, you help families plan and make informed end-of-life decisions with confidence and peace of mind. Together, we can ensure every Veteran family is honored with the dignity, respect, and recognition they deserve.
Veteran burial benefits at a VA national cemetery or VA grant-funded cemetery include:
Burial site
Burial of a casket or urn
Government headstone or marker
Perpetual care of the burial site and cemetery grounds
United States burial flag
Presidential Memorial Certificates
Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) profile page
Military funeral honors
(provided by the Defense Department)
Explore these end-of-life planning resources to help Veterans and their families plan ahead:
Applications to share with Veterans
Pre-need Burial Eligibility Burial Allowances Presidential Memorial Certificates
Questions? Call the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117 (TTY: 711) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET, and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET.
Benefits at Private Cemeteries
Government headstone, marker, or medallion*
United States burial flag
Presidential Memorial Certificates
*Installation costs are not included.
Resources for Industry Partners
We created this section to give you, our industry partners, quick and easy access to the educational and promotional materials you need to help share information about VA's burial and memorial benefits.
These resources can help you support Veteran families with their end-of-life planning process.
You can download, print, and share these materials to raise awareness and understanding of these benefits and VA's pre-need burial eligibility application process.
Outreach Campaign Toolkits
Use these toolkits to raise awareness and educate Veterans and their families on VA's burial and memorial benefits. Toolkit products can help you reach and engage with Veteran families in your community.
Infosheets
Share these 8.5” x 11” infosheets with Veteran families in your community to spread awareness of the benefits they have earned.
A Guide to Your VA Burial and Memorial Benefits Infosheet
This is an introductory infosheet about VA burial and memorial benefits, burial options, and the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) platform.
Burial Benefits at VA National Cemeteries Infosheet
This infosheet includes information about VA burial benefits at VA national cemeteries for eligible Veterans, their spouses, and qualifying family members.
Burial Benefits at VA Grant-Funded Cemeteries Infosheet
This infosheet provides information about VA burial benefits available to eligible Veterans at state, territorial, and tribal cemeteries funded by VA grants.
Your Guide to Completing VA's Pre-need Burial Eligibility Application
This infosheet provides step-by-step instructions for preparing and completing VA's pre-need burial eligibility application.
Flyers
Distribute or display these 8.5” x 11” flyers at your facility or organization to spread awareness among Veteran families in your community.
Planning and Scheduling a Burial at a VA National Cemetery Flyer
This introductory flyer explains how to arrange a burial in a VA national cemetery.
VA Burial Benefits: Planning in Advance Flyer
This is a promotional flyer to encourage those interested in burial in a VA national cemetery to complete the pre-need burial eligibility application.
Social Media Graphics
Download and use these graphic image options to accompany your social media posts and increase awareness of VA's burial and memorial benefits with your audiences.
Digital Posters
Display these digital posters on screens at your facility or organization to spread awareness and educate Veterans and their families about their earned VA burial and memorial benefits.
