How much does the VA pay for non service related death?

VA will pay up to $300.00 toward burial and funeral expenses, and a $150.00 plot interment allowance for deaths prior to Dec. 1, 2001. The plot interment allowance is $300.00 for deaths on or after Dec. 1, 2001. If the death happened while the veteran was in a VA hospital or under contracted nursing home care, some or all of the costs for transporting the deceased’s remains may be reimbursed.