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Burial and Plot Allowances offered by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at Regional Office

915 2nd Avenue, Suite 106, Seattle, WA 98174

Located in the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building, on 2nd Ave between Madison and Marion.  Circulator Bus Stop 3. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.
Eligibility
Veterans who were honorably discharged.   At the time of death, recipients must have been residing in a VA facility or have been receiving or entitled to a disability compensation or pension.
Hours
M-F, 8am-4pm.
Application process
Write, call, visit office or access website. Apply by filling out a VA Form for Application for Burial Benefits.  
Fees
None.   Burial allowances range up to $2,000 for service-related death and plot allowances up to $300 for non-service-related death.
Service area
Skamania, WA Pierce, WA Whatcom, WA King, WA Jefferson, WA Clallam, WA Whitman, WA Asotin, WA Yakima, WA Grays Harbor, WA Clark, WA Snohomish, WA Douglas, WA Island, WA Adams, WA Stevens, WA Kittitas, WA Walla Walla, WA San Juan, WA Pend Oreille, WA Lincoln, WA Mason, WA Columbia, WA Skagit, WA Wahkiakum, WA Grant, WA Thurston, WA Franklin, WA Kitsap, WA Okanogan, WA Garfield, WA Benton, WA Cowlitz, WA Lewis, WA Pacific, WA Chelan, WA Spokane, WA Klickitat, WA Ferry, WA

Other Information

Focus Population

  • Veterans
Offers burial and plot allowances for veterans with wartime service who have been honorably discharged.   Burial in a national cemetery is available to most honorably discharged veterans at no charge.
Providing organization
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Regional Office
Helps eligible veterans and their families obtain benefits. Offers assistance with home loans, education and training programs, employment assistance, guardianship and fiduciary services. Direct home loans are available for eligible Native American veterans. Operates a smoking cessation helpline to help veterans quit smoking.