Bereavement
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:
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- Bereavement Resources for Spouses, Children, and Family Caregivers of Deceased Veterans or Service Members (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/
Need Help?
Call VA’s Caregiver Support Line (CSL) at 1-855-260-3274 to learn more about the support that is available to you, and for assistance connecting with the Caregiver Support Team, at your local VA Medical Center.
VA CSL Expanded hours:
-Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET
-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
Your local Caregiver Support Team are licensed professionals who can support you by matching you with services for which you are eligible, and providing you with valuable information about resources that can help you stay smart, strong and organized as you care for the Veteran you love.
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