Michigan Veteran Burial Benefits
Federal burial facilitation plus supplemental county burial allowances for eligible veterans.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Burial & Memorial — Michigan
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- Michigan
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Michigan Veteran Burial Benefits?
Michigan Veteran Burial Benefits is a Michigan burial & memorial benefit for veterans, survivors. Federal burial facilitation plus supplemental county burial allowances for eligible veterans.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Michigan residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.
Includes government headstone/marker/medallion and Presidential Memorial Certificates. Federal burial allowance of $1,002 burial + $1,002 plot allowance.
Some Michigan counties provide an additional $300 burial allowance for veterans with limited assets.
Contact a county Veterans Service Officer for assistance.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: michigan.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
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