VA Outer Burial Receptacle Allowance Program

Objective

Monetary allowance for an outer burial receptacle (OBR) for any casketed burial in a VA national cemetery, or in a VA grant funded cemetery (a cemetery that is the subject of a grant to a State or Tribal Organization under 38 U.S.C. 2408) where a privately-purchased OBR, has been used in lieu of a Government-furnished graveliner, or where the State or Tribal Organization provided the OBR at time of interment at no cost to the decedent’s family or other responsible party.

Who Can Apply

• Veteran (including dependents)
• Tribal
• State

Assistance Types

• Direct Payment for Specified Use

Program Contact

eligibility1@va.gov
314-416-6324