Headstone or Grave Marker Reimbursement When the federal government has furnished a headstone or marker, the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs pays up to $125.00 for the set
Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (veterans.illinois.gov), checked Aug 23, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- Headstone or Grave Marker ReimbursementNext of kin can receive up to $125 in reimbursement for transportation and/or installation of VA-provided headstones or memorial markers within Illinois.
- Veteran Service Officer assistance completing the 3WVGRPeople who require assistance completing the 3WVGR can schedule an appointment with a Veteran Service Officer.
Eligibility (general guidance)
Open to Illinois veterans and transitioning service members; some programs require a service-connected disability or recent separation. Confirm specific requirements on the official site or with an accredited Veterans Service Officer.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (veterans.illinois.gov), checked Aug 23, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Wait until the VA-provided headstone or memorial marker has been received and placed in Illinois and the local transportation and installation fees have been paid.
- If you need help completing form 3WVGR, schedule an appointment with a local Veteran Service Officer.
- If you are a friend, family member, executor, or trustee of the veteran’s estate, apply using the Veterans Grave Registration Form.
- If you are a cemetery, sexton, monument company, or funeral home receiving the reimbursement, apply using the Single Signer Veterans Grave Registration Form.
- Use the instructional video on the page to complete the 3WVGR if needed.
What to expect
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs provides up to $125 in reimbursement for transportation and/or installation of VA-provided headstones or memorial markers within Illinois. Payment is made only after the headstone or marker has been received and placed and the local transportation and installation fees have been paid.
Contact
- Call the VA Education (GI Bill) Hotline at 1-888-442-4551Questions about GI Bill and VA education benefits.
- Serves all of Illinois
Next step
See every Illinois program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.
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Source: Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, the official Illinois state veterans agency. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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