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Patriot Cremation Plan - $1,600
Patriot cremation without any attendant rites or ceremonies include local removal of and shelter of remains (with refrigeration) and transportation to crematory, cremation and necessary services for staff, securing authorizations, filing a death certificate, online obituary, contacting Social Security, obtaining a burial flag and processing local and federal Veteran paperwork.
If you choose to arrange a Patriot cremation, you can use an alternative container. Alternative containers encase the body and can be made of materials like fiberboard or composition materials (with or without an outside covering). The containers we offer are cardboard cremation container or cremation casket. Includes ten (10) PA certified death certificates (if eligible).
Lebanon County Department of Veterans Affairs
The Lebanon County Department of Veterans Affairs administers a comprehensive array of benefit programs and provides counseling services to the veterans of Lebanon County, their dependents, widows(ers), and orphans.

Room 106, Municipal Building
400 South 8th Street
Lebanon, PA 17042
Phone Number:
(717) 228-4422
What Veteran Cremation Benefits are You Entitled to in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania?
There are more than 700,000 veterans living in Pennsylvania and we want to see that every veteran receives a proper military burial when that time comes.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers various benefits and services to eligible veterans, including assistance with cremation expenses. In this article, we will explore the cremation benefits that veterans in Lebanon County are entitled to and how to access them.
1. National Cemetery Burial:
- Eligible veterans have the option to be interred in a national cemetery. The closest national cemetery is Indiantown Gap National Cemetery located in Annville, Pennsylvania.
- Cremated remains can also be buried in a national cemetery, and a grave marker is provided to mark the final resting place.
2. Cremation and Burial Allowance:
- The VA provides a burial allowance to help cover the costs associated with cremation and burial for eligible veterans. As of my last update, the amount of this allowance was up to $2,000 for service-related deaths and up to $796 for non-service-related deaths.
- To qualify for this allowance, the veteran must have received an honorable discharge.
3. Memorial Services:
- The VA can provide a military funeral honors ceremony, which includes the folding and presentation of the American flag to the next of kin and the playing of Taps.
- This service is available for both traditional burials and the interment of cremated remains.
4. Presidential Memorial Certificate:
- The VA can also provide a Presidential Memorial Certificate to honor the veteran's service. This certificate is typically presented to the next of kin.
5. Eligibility and Application:
- Eligibility for these benefits varies depending on the veteran's service record, discharge status, and other factors.
- To apply for cremation benefits and services, the veteran's family or representative should contact the Lebanon VA Regional Office or a local VA office for guidance and assistance with the application process.
What are VA burial benefits and memorial items?
The VA burial benefits are designed to assist service members, veterans, and their families plan and pay for a burial or memorial service in a VA national cemetery.
Who qualifies for burial benefits and burial in a national cemetery?
- Veterans, service members, spouses, and dependents may be eligible for burial in a VA national cemetery, as well as other benefits, if they meet one of the requirements listed below:
A veteran who didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge - A service member who died while on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty for training
- The spouse or minor child of a veteran, even if the veteran died first
- In some cases, the unmarried adult dependent child of a veteran
What are military funeral honors and a committal service?
Military funeral honors include the playing of “Taps,” a rifle detail, a color guard and uniformed service members who properly fold and present the United States flag to the grieving family. These flags are typically given to the deceased’s next of kin or close friend. In order for the survivors to qualify to receive the burial flag, the veteran or reservist must be described by at least one of the following:
- Served in wartime
- Died while serving on active duty after May 27, 1941
- Served after January 31, 1955
- Served in peacetime and left military service before June 27, 1950, after serving at least one enlistment or because of a disability that was caused - or made worse - by their active military service
- Served in the Selected Reserves, or served in the military forces of the Philippines while in service of the United States and died on or after April 25, 1951.
What are burial benefits and how do I apply?
The veterans death benefits help cover the burial, funeral and transportation costs associated with the deceased’s services and disposition. For those being buried in a national cemetery, survivors can receive assistance with the burial and funeral costs, the plot or internment, and the transporting of the veteran’s remains for burial.
You must file a claim for a non-service-connected burial allowance within two years after the veteran’s burial or cremation. There is no time limit to file for a service-connected burial, plot or interment allowance.
You can apply online at https://www.va.gov/burials-and-memorials/application/530/introduction or by mail after completing the VA Form 21P-530.
A veteran who didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge or a service member who died while on active duty may be eligible for a headstone or marker if they meet certain requirements. To find out if your deceased loved one qualifies, visit https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/memorial-items/headstones-markers-medallions/
The Department of Veteran Affairs also provides a headstone for unmarked graves of an eligible deceased veteran at no charge. To request a headstone, grave marker, or niche marker, fill out the VA Form 10-1330 and send to:
Department of Veteran Affairs
5109 Russell Road
Quantico, VA 22134-3909
For more information regarding VA burial benefits and memorial items, visit https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/ or contact the VA office at 1-800-827-1000.
