VA Burial Cost Increase Effective October 1, 2016

Thursday October 27, 2016

VA Burial Cost Increase Effective October 1, 2016
For your immediate attention and update to all future clients seeking services at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery:

Effective October 1, 2016 for Federal Fiscal Year 2017 the burial rate for Veterans, Spouses and Eligible Dependents has increased to $749.00 effective immediately. The Veterans Affairs annual increase in burial and plot allowance is based on the Consumer Price Index for the preceding 12-month period.

All services to be scheduled will now be charged at the new rate of $749.00. Fees for burial service are due at the time of burial for all Spouses and Eligible Dependent services. Additional fees still apply to casket burials in the upper sections of the cemetery.

If there are any questions please contact our office at (208)-780-1340