Veteran's Benefits
Survivors of any person who was an active or retired member of
the military at time of death, or an honorably discharged veteran,
could be eligible for a number of benefits, including:
An American flag (usually drapes the casket).
Burial in a National Cemetery.
A bronze or granite marker.
A lump sum payment of $300.00 is usually available to families of
those veterans that were entitled to receive VA compensation or pension
at time of death (such as retirees), or veterans who died while a
registered patient in a VA hospital or other accredited VA facility.
If one of these circumstance's apply and a National Cemetery is not
utilized, up to $150.00 could be reimbursed as a plot or interment
allowance
(requires proof of payment to a non-VA cemetery. Private cemeteries
usually assist you by filing this benefit in your behalf). For veterans
who die of a service connected disability, the VA could pay an allowance
to reimburse funeral costs of $1500.00 or less (no additional VA
death benefits would be available). Active duty military personnel
are
usually entitled to a greater
amount, which can vary.
If not remarried, the surviving spouse is eligible for burial in
the National Cemetery. Dependent children of the veteran are also
eligible.
Claims for Veteran's Benefits must be filed within 2 years of death
by the veteran's family, a non-family member who can prove that the
veteran's funeral services are paid, or the funeral director. We
will be pleased to make application for these benefits on your behalf
if you will provide us with the veteran's Honorable Discharge papers.
For VA Assistance and Information, phone 1-800-827-1000 or visit
their website at www.va.gov. |
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brownfuneraldirectors@yahoo.com
206 W. 1st St.
Borger, Texas 79007
Phone: (806) 273-7555
Toll-Free: (800) 382-8159
Fax: (806) 274-2150
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday Closed
Monday - Saturday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
No Deliveries on Saturday
•In the event that the funeral home has a funeral or a loved one in state for viewing, the flowershop will be open Saturday from 8:00AM to 12:00PM for our family's.
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