What is a VA Burial Allowance?
A VA burial allowance is a partial reimbursement of an eligible veteran's burial and funeral costs. When the cause of death is not service-related, the reimbursement generally described as two payments. One a burial and funeral expense allowance and second is a plot interment allowance.
Who is Eligible?
http://www.vba.va.gov/VBA/
Social Security Benefits:
Who is Eligible?
www.socialsecurity.gov/