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Veteran - Answer-Someone who has served in the Armed forces The purposes of the arrangement conference are to: - Answer-1. Neutralize the family's feelings and build rapport 2. Obtain Vital Statistics 3. Plan the funeral 4 Sell merchandise Department of Veterans Affairs - Answer-Provide benefits to Veterans who were honorably discharged Burial Allowance (Form #21-530) - Answer-Must be filed withing 2 years of the date of final disposition Bereaved family would receive $300 upon approval Additional $150 if buried in a state owned cemetery (Not a National Cemetery) When filing for Veteran Benefits: - Answer-Copy of the Honorable Discharge (DD-214) Certified Copy of the Death Certificate Notify the Registrar of Vital Statistics when filing the death certificate of a deceased veteran as they may be able to provide free certified copies for the purposes of filing for VA Benefits Itemized copy of the funeral bill Completed form #21-530 Form #90-2008 - Answer-Application for United States Flag for Burial Purposes When should you apply for a flag? - Answer-Before the funeral takes placeWhere can you obtain a flag? - Answer-At any first, second, or third class post office, at the fourth class post offices in the county seats or at any field station of the Veterans Administration (VA), including contact offices. The order of preference for signing the VA Form # 9 0-2008 is: - Answer-1. Next of kin or other relative; 2. Person making the funeral arrangements; 3. Funeral director 4. Representative of a veterans' organization having charge of the funeral; 5. Other person having knowledge of the eligibility of the deceased and acting in the interest of his (or her) family. The order of preference to entitlement of the flag: - Answer-1. Widow or widower 2. Children, according to age 3. Parents, adoptive parents, stepparents and foster parents 4. Brothers or sisters, including half-blood siblings 5. Uncles or aunts; 6. Nephews or nieces; 7. Others, cousins, grandparents, etc. If two relatives having equal entitlement request the flag? - Answer-It would go to the elder of the two Can a flag be issued to a widow/widower who is separated from the deceased? - Answer-Yes. As long as the widow/widower is not remarried. Can a flag be issued to a widow/widower who was separated from the deceased and then remarried? - Answer-No. Unless the application for the flag was made prior to the remarriage. Form #40-1330 - Answer-Application for Headstone / Marker.What is the time limit for filing for a Headstone/Marker? - Answer-There is no time limit. The nearest relative, funeral director or other person may request a headstone or marker when: - Answer-When interment is in a cemetery other than a Veterans Administration or National Cemetery Filing for a Headstone/Marker - Answer-Completed form #40-1330 and a copy of Honorable Discharge (DD-214) The V.A. will pay the cost of transportation when: - Answer-When a Veteran dies as a result of a Service-Connected Disability and is in receipt of disability compensation Members of the Armed Forces who die while on active duty can receive what kinds of Government benefits? - Answer-Preparation of the deceased, dressing and casketing, transportation and the aforementioned burial benefits In the event an active service person dies in an area where there is no contract for funeral services, the local funeral home should use what form? - Answer-Form #DD-1375 Burial at sea is available to: - Answer-1. members and former members of Uniformed Services 2. U.S. Civilian Marine Personnel of the Military Sealift Command. 3. Dependents of members and former members of Uniformed Services 4. U.S. Citizens who by notable service or by outstanding contributions to the U.S. are eligible What kind of casket is needed for a burial at sea? - Answer-A metal casket The metal casket will be drilled with twelve holes, two inches in diameter in the top, bottom and sides of the casket. Why? - Answer-In order to allow a better flow of sea water to sink the casket. The metal casket would be enclosed with six metal or durable fabric bands ¾ inches wide to: - Answer-Assure that the casket lid will not open on impact with the water Does the family pay to transport the deceased to the location designated by the Commandant of the Naval District? - Answer-YesAre civilians normally allowed to attend services aboard Navy ships at sea? - Answer-No Form #SSA 721 - Answer-Statement of Death by Funeral Director What is the purpose of Form #SSA 721? - Answer-1. Notifies Social Security that someone has died. 2. Starts the process for a family member or members to receive possible Social Security benefits Lump Sum Death Benefit: - Answer-1. The amount is $255.00 2. Paid to surviving spouse or dependent child only 3. Must be claimed within two years from the date of death 4. Social Security contacts the family via the Statement of Death From to file for the LSDB, if eligible. 5. The Claimant's Form is SSA 8. If both spouses are receiving Social Security benefits and one dies, will the survivor receive both payment? - Answer-The survivor will receive whichever payment is larger, but will NOT continue to receive both payments. For direct deposit of a social security check, the bank will: - Answer-Have to be notified of the persons death.