Below is a directory list of resources available from the National Cemetery Administration. 
SIMPLY CLICK on the underlined blue titles for access to
interment articles on the National Cemetery and related websites.

Planning Interment at a National Cemetery

1. 1. County Veterans Service Officers – The CVSO Staff provides a full-time
      FREE service funded by state and county to assist veterans and their families.  This service is
      your best resource for all veteran benefits questions. 
      1. Five State Midwest Links – Five state CVSOs contact information.
      2. National Links – A national association training CVSOs in all 50 states.
   2. National Cemetery Administration
      1. Fort Snelling – Cemetery at 7601 34^th Ave S., Minneapolis, Mn 55450.
      2. National Cemeteries – a list of National Cemeteries located throughout the US.
   3. Pre-Burial Planning and Benefits
      1. Burial at a National, or private cemetery
      2. Burial Benefits Video – A two-minute YouTube video to get you started.
      3. Request military records – The most important document is the veteran’s DD214, this link includes a list of a number of documents. .
      4. Information and Docs – Pre-planning for interment at a National Cemetery.   
      5. Pre-need Eligibility determination – This step is highly recommended before the need arises making it easier for your interment by your family.
         An example letter: Pre-Approval Letter Example
         
      6. Burial allowance – Information on burial allowances for burial, funeral, and transportation costs. You can apply for reimbursement online, or by mail.   
      7. Memorial items – Memorialization with with urns, headstones, markers, medallions, burial flags, etc. for a Veteran or family member 
      8. Burial Benefits FAQs –Common questions about VA burial benefits.
      9. Veteran Burial Forms – Link to numerous Veteran Burial Forms – multiple pages.
   4. Burial Planning – Complete sections c, d, and e above before proceeding to the steps below.
      1. Replace Medals, awards, and decorations – How to obtain replacements. .
      2. What to expect at Military Honors Services – View the Honors Services video of the
         Memorial Rifle Squad Video (see below).  
      3. Before You Call is a checklist of information to obtain before you schedule an interment
         for a veteran with the National Cemetery Scheduling Office.
      4. Schedule a burial – The Pre-need Eligibility Letter simplifies the funeral scheduling.  
      5. Map of Fort Snelling Cemetery – Street Map and location for attending funeral services. 
      6. Memorial Rifle Squad Dedication – The veteran family has the option of selecting which Honors Services (Legion, VFW, DOD, etc.) they prefer.
      7. Flag Box – The Hastings, Mn Veterans manufacture quality built solid oak flag boxes that provide safe storage and display of the memorial triangle folded US Flag.  
      8. Bereavement Counseling – Services available for the family.

Related Interment Information

1. 1. Survivor Benefits – Application benefits instructions for spouses and dependents.
   2. Grave Locator – Enter the name of the National Cemetery and the deceased name to find their grave location. Go to the “Map of Fort Snelling” (above) for a street map and burial section numbers. 
   3. Legacy of the Veteran – Preserving the memory of Veterans interred at National Cemeteries. Comments, images, etc. can be added by family and friends.
   4. Schedule of the daily burials – View the names (only) of funerals of Veterans scheduled
      for burial at a selected National Cemetery.   
   5. Spouses and dependents rates –Criteria for the surviving spouse & dependent rates.
   6. Three Rifle Volley – The purpose of firing rifles is an ANNOUNCEMENT that a honorable
      veteran is being laid-to-rest. It is a “Three Rifle Volley”, not a “21 Gun Salute”.
   7. Video History of Fort Snelling – A video by our local Kare-11 TV station.  Boyd Huppert
      looks at the history behind Minnesota’s Fort Snelling National Cemetery.