For Veterans: Body Donation to Science Resources
Through body donation to science, veterans can continue their legacy of service to others.
Body Donation to Science & Burial at a VA National Cemetery
Body donors to science have played a critical role in our military: Surgeons and nurses are trained for deployment, and combat medics learn how to manage trauma situations in the field. If you are interested in becoming a body donor for science, you can register today.
Along with the no-cost benefits of donating your body to science, your family may arrange to have your cremated remains interred in a VA national cemetery at no cost. The honors will be the same as those veterans buried in a casket:
- Gravesite in one of 131 national cemeteries
- Government headstone or marker
- Presidential memorial certificate
- United States of America burial flag
- Perpetual care
How to get VA Burial Benefits
Choose one of the following to begin the process:
Veterans Support
Veterans Administration caregiver support
Support and services for families caring for veterans. Maintains a Veteran caregiver support line.
Find out if you’re eligible for Veterans health care benefits, apply, and more.
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Learn how to donate your body to science, how to ensure your wishes are known, and how your ultimate gift gives hope to future generations.
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