Resources for Caregivers

Bereavement 

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers services to support the spouse, children, or family caregiver of a deceased Veteran or service member. You may qualify for the following services. Visit this website for a complete list of benefits: https://www.va.gov/health-care/family-caregiver-benefits/.

Bereavement Resources:

• • Bereavement Counseling - Caregiver Fact Sheet (PDF)
  • Bereavement counseling - https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/bereavement-counseling/
  • How to apply for a Veterans burial allowance - https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/veterans-burial-allowance/
  • VA dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) - https://www.va.gov/disability/dependency-indemnity-compensation/
  • Scheduling a burial - https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/schedule-a-burial/
  • Surviving spouse of or a child of a Veteran with disabilities or a Veteran who has died may be able to get health insurance through the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA).
  • If you’re the family member of an active duty, retired, or deceased service member, National Guard soldier, Reservist, or Medal of Honor recipient, you may qualify for the TRICARE program*.
  • Military funeral honors and the committal service -  https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/what-to-expect-at-military-funeral/
  • VA Survivors Pension -  https://www.va.gov/pension/survivors-pension/
  • Experiencing Grief or Loss - https://www.va.gov/REACH/challenge/experiencing-grief-or-loss/
  • Reach out to your local VA chaplain by reviewing the directory: https://www.patientcare.va.gov/chaplain/Chaplain_Directory.asp

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