Michigan Veteran Burial Benefits
Federal burial facilitation plus supplemental county burial allowances for eligible veterans.
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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.
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Last checked 2026-05-05 against www.michigan.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Michigan state agency before applying.
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