Fill out VA 40-1330 (Claim for Standard Government Headstone or Marker) online
VA Form 40-1330 is used to request a government-provided headstone, marker, or medallion to memorialize a deceased veteran. The Department of Veterans Affairs provides headstones, markers, and medallions at no cost to honor the memory of eligible veterans. Headstones and markers can be provided for placement in national, state, or private cemeteries.
How to fill out VA 40-1330 (Claim for Standard Government Headstone or Marker)
Enter veteran information
Provide the deceased veteran full name, Social Security number, date of birth, date of death, branch of service, rank or grade, and dates of military service. This information will appear on the headstone or marker.
Select the type of memorial
Choose the type of memorial requested: upright headstone (marble or granite), flat marker (bronze, marble, or granite), niche marker for columbarium, or a medallion to affix to an existing privately purchased headstone.
Provide cemetery and burial information
Enter the name and address of the cemetery where the veteran is buried or will be memorialized. Indicate whether the grave is currently marked or unmarked. If the cemetery has specific size or type requirements, note them on the form.
Specify the inscription
Provide the desired inscription for the headstone or marker including the veteran name, rank, branch of service, dates of birth and death, and any authorized emblems of belief or military awards. Verify all information against the veteran official records.
Sign and submit with discharge documentation
The applicant (next of kin, personal representative, or cemetery official) must sign and date the form. Include a copy of the veteran DD-214 or other proof of military service. Mail or fax the completed package to the VA Memorial Products Service.
About VA 40-1330 (Claim for Standard Government Headstone or Marker)
Who needs this form
The next of kin, a personal representative, or a cemetery official acting on behalf of the family of a deceased veteran who is eligible for a government headstone, marker, or medallion. Eligible veterans include those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.
Where to submit
Mail the completed form to Memorial Products Service (41B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 5109 Russell Road, Quantico, VA 22134-3903. You can also fax it to 1-800-455-7143. Include a copy of the veteran DD-214 or other discharge documentation.
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-24
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not including a copy of the veteran discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) with the application
- Providing incorrect inscription information (rank, dates of service, or branch) that does not match official records
- Not specifying whether the headstone is for a marked or unmarked grave (different eligibility rules apply)
- Failing to coordinate with the cemetery before ordering to ensure the marker meets cemetery size and material requirements
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What is the difference between a headstone, a marker, and a medallion?
A headstone is an upright stone (marble or granite) placed at the head of a grave. A flat marker lies flush with the ground or slightly raised and is available in bronze, marble, or granite. Both are for graves that are not permanently marked. A medallion is a bronze disk that attaches to an existing privately purchased headstone, for veterans whose graves are already marked with a non-government marker. The medallion is available in three sizes and features the appropriate branch-of-service emblem.
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