Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (cem.va.gov), checked Sep 9, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- Pre-Need EligibilityVeterans, servicemembers, spouses, and dependent family members planning a final resting place.
- Burial and Memorial BenefitsVeterans and family members who need to plan a burial or memorial, check eligibility, and apply.
- Veterans Legacy MemorialMore than 10 million Veterans and servicemembers whose memorial pages can be visited to celebrate their legacy.
- Find a CemeteryVeterans searching for their final resting place or those who want to visit their Veteran interred at VA managed or grant-funded cemeteries.
Eligibility
Apply online for pre-need eligibility determinations : Veteran or servicemember Spouse
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (cem.va.gov), checked Sep 9, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Apply online for a pre-need eligibility determination if you are planning ahead for a Veteran, servicemember, spouse, or dependent family member.
- If the Veteran or loved one has already passed away, call the National Cemetery Scheduling Office directly to determine eligibility for a time-of-need request.
- Review VA burial and memorial benefits on the site to check eligibility and find out how to apply for benefits such as a headstone or marker, medallion, Presidential Memorial Certificate, burial flag, or burial allowance.
- Use the site's cemetery tools if needed to find a cemetery or locate a grave.
What to expect
Planning ahead can eliminate unnecessary delays and reduce stress on a family at a difficult time. If your Veteran or loved one has already passed away, the page says to call the National Cemetery Scheduling Office directly to determine eligibility for time-of-need requests.
Contact
- Serves all of Arkansas
Next step
See every Arkansas program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.
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Source: VA.gov, the official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.