Indigent Burial Reimbursement
Indigent Burial Reimbursement Program
New York State reimburses Veterans Service Organizations up to $2,000 per interment when they are asked by a county government to cover burial or cremation costs for a veteran who died without the means to pay.
Details
New York State reimburses Veterans Service Organizations up to $2,000 per interment when they are asked by a county government to cover burial or cremation costs for a veteran who died without the means to pay. This ensures all veterans receive a dignified burial regardless of financial circumstances.
Restrictions
Reimbursement goes to the Veterans Service Organization, not the veteran. Authorized by Chapter 29 of the Laws of 2016. Program provided $175,987 in reimbursements in 2024.
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