And what if I want to be buried in a state cemetery?
In that case you need to contact that specific cemetery ahead of time to find out about their pre-need program. Some state Veterans cemeteries require that you live in that state or have other rules around eligibility. You can apply for a pre-need determination of eligibility from VA and also from a state or tribal Veterans cemetery.
That's great to know. And how do you decide if you accept me or not?
We base our decision of whether or not you qualify for burial in a VA national cemetery on your service history or the service history of the Veteran or service member who's sponsoring your application for burial as a spouse, surviving spouse, or unmarried adult child.