Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Why This Matters
This bill lets the Department of Veterans Affairs give headstones to veterans who are cremated and buried with others. It ensures that these veterans are honored properly at their burial sites.
If you have a loved one who is a cremated veteran, they could receive a headstone if buried with another eligible person.
Who this affects
Cremated veterans · Families of veterans
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide headstones for certain cremated veterans.
2Veterans who are cremated and interred with others can receive a headstone or marker.
3The headstone must include information about both the veteran and the other individual buried there.
4The cost of the headstone cannot exceed the legal maximum amount.
5This bill updates existing laws to better support veterans' memorials.
