Apply for a Veterans burial allowance and transportation benefits
Application for Burial Benefits (VA Form 21P-530EZ)
Follow these steps to apply for a burial allowance and transportation benefits
Check your eligibility
Make sure you meet our eligibility requirements before you apply.
Gather your information
You’ll need this information about the deceased Veteran:
- Social Security number or VA file number
- Date and place of birth
- Date and place of death
- Military service history
- Date of burial
- Final resting place
And we’ll ask for your personal information. This includes your Social Security number, date of birth, mailing address, and contact information.
You may also need to provide copies of these documents:
- The Veteran’s death certificate including the cause of death
- An itemized receipt for transportation costs (only if you paid transportation costs for the Veteran’s remains)
We also recommend providing a copy of the Veteran’s DD214 or other separation documents including all their service periods.
If you don’t have their DD214 or other separation documents, you can request these documents now.
And if you’re claiming a burial allowance for a service-connected death, you can submit additional supporting documents (like medical records).
What if I need help with my application?
An accredited representative, like a Veterans Service Organization (VSO), can help you fill out your application.
Apply
We’ll take you through each step of the process. It should take about 30 minutes.
After you apply
We’ll contact you by mail if we need more information. Once we process your application, we’ll mail you a letter with our decision.
If you have trouble using this online form, call our MyVA411 main information line at