Alright. And who is eligible for such a burial?
A Veteran who didn't receive a dishonorable discharge when you separated from the military, or the spouse or dependent child of a service member or Veteran, even if the service member or Veteran has already passed away.
But if I had fallen in battle, my wife wouldn't have had to apply for my burial?
Correct. If a service member dies on active duty, they're eligible for burial without a pre-need decision letter.