Does a veteran's spouse need separate eligibility approval for burial in a national cemetery?

For the family's funeral plan, eligible Veterans and certain family members may qualify for burial in a VA national cemetery and related memorial benefits. When provider prices and rules are examined, national cemetery benefits can include the gravesite, opening and closing, a government burial liner, a headstone or marker, and perpetual care. For this funeral planning decision, funeral home services, transportation, and other private costs are separate, although some families may qualify for additional VA burial allowances.