Veterans headstones, markers, medallions, plaques, and urns | veterans affairs

HOW DO I APPLY FOR BENEFITS FOR BURIAL OR MEMORIALIZATION? You can apply for these benefits online, by mail, or by fax. FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FOR A HEADSTONE, GRAVE MARKER, OR WALL MARKER,

 fill out the Claim for Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Form 40-1330). Get VA Form 40-1330 to download NOTE: If this is your second request, or if you’re requesting a replacement

because of a mistake with the inscription or a damaged headstone or marker, be sure to explain this in block 27 of the form. FOR A MEDALLION TO BE PLACED ON A PRIVATELY PURCHASED HEADSTONE

OR MARKER, fill out the Claim for Government Medallion for Placement in a Private Cemetery (VA Form 40-1330M). Get VA Form 40-1330M to download FOR A COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE OR URN, fill out

the Claim for Commemorative Urn or Plaque for Veterans’ Cremains Not Interred (VA Form 40-1330UP).  Get VA Form 40-1330UP to download SEND US YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS You

can send us your application and documents in any of these ways: ONLINE Submit your application and supporting documents online using the QuickSubmit tool through AccessVA. If it’s your

first time signing into this tool, you’ll need to register first. After you’ve registered, you can upload your application and documents online. Use the QuickSubmit tool through AccessVA BY

MAIL Mail your application, along with a copy of the Veteran’s DD214 or other discharge documents to this address: NCA FP Evidence Intake Center PO Box 5237 Janesville, WI  53547 NOTE: 

Please don’t send original documents since we can’t return them to you. Review our list of military discharge documents BY FAX You can also fax your application to . If you need help, please

call us at 800-697-6947 (TTY: 711). We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.