Eligibility
Deceased shall be a veteran as defined by 38 U.S.C. 101(2) and verified by discharge records. Deceased shall have died in Kentucky Deceased shall have been indigent at time of death
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (veterans.ky.gov), checked Aug 31, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Get KDVA Form 6, Indigent Veteran Burial Application, from a Kentucky State Veterans Cemetery or download it from KDVA's website.
- Fill out KDVA Form 6 for the deceased veteran.
- Provide discharge records to verify the deceased was a veteran.
- Provide a driver's license or another official record if establishing Kentucky residency.
- Submit the application for final approval by the Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs or designee.
What to bring
- KDVA Form 6, Indigent Veteran Burial Application
- Discharge records
- Deceased's driver's license
- Another official record clearly showing Kentucky residency
What to expect
The Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs or designee makes the final approval decision. Approval authority determines whether the deceased meets eligibility criteria and approves funds to defray burial costs.
Contact
- Serves all of Kentucky
Next step
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Source: Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, the official Kentucky state veterans agency. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
View source page (veterans.ky.gov/Cemeteries/pages/indigent-burial.aspx)
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