VETERAN'S BENEFITS

1. Funeral and cemetery allowance, if honorably discharged and currently receiving a disability pension from V.A. Services, or if death occurred in a V.A. institution of other facility at V.A. expense.
2. A United States flag.
3. Grave marker memorialization (excluding installation).
4. Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, an award paid to widow and minor children of a veteran who died in military service or as a result of a disability incurred in such service.

Burial benefits can be applied for up to two (2) years following the death of the veteran.

Monthly survivor benefits for eligible widows and dependent children should be applied for through your local Veterans Service Office.

All benefit checks received in the name of the deceased veteran following the death MUST BE RETURNED.

The following documentation will be required for appropriate application of veterans benefits.

1. Copy of veteran's honorable discharge or DD Form #214.
2. Original or certified copy of marriage certificate.
3. Certified copy of death certificate.
4. Original or certified copy of birth certificates of children under 18, or older if attending school, or helpless before 18th birthday.
5. If there were previous marriages on either side, original or certified copy of divorce decree or death certificate.
6. VA claim number, if one has been issued.
7. VA insurance policy or number.
8. Social Security numbers of husband/widow/children and original or current award letter, statement of other pension, annuity etc.
9. Funeral and / or cemetery property bills.  (Only paid bills accepted)

Note:  If a widow is not eligible because of excessive income, children would not be eligible either.

Various Veteran's benefits may be available to the survivors of an eligible veteran.

The Veterans Service Office in your area may be of assistance:

1. South Broward Satellite Court House
   3550 Hollywood Blvd. # 190
   Hollywood, FL 33020
   (954) 831-0420
2. 2995 N. Dixie Hwy
   Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334
   (954) 537-2936
3. Broward County V.A. Service
   N. Satellite Courthouse
   1600 W. Hillsboro Blvd
   Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
   (954) 831-1243
4. Regional Veteran Service Office
   P.O. Box 1437
   St. Petersburg, FL 33731
   800-827-1000 

Veteran's Benefits are generally limited to veterans who were entitled to a pension or compensation at the time of death.

Veteran's Benefits have been extended to those who served in the Merchant Marines during war time, were honorably discharded and receiving a disability pension.  To qualify, contact the local V.A. office for an application.