Federal · Funeral & burial · Difficulty: Moderate
Check eligibility for the Veterans Affairs Funeral and Burial Program
Veterans Affairs Canada, through the Last Post Fund, may cover funeral and burial costs for eligible veterans.
Who usually needs this
- Executor
- Family of a veteran
- Funeral director
When to review
Immediate to first month
Documents commonly needed
- Service records or service number
- Death certificate
- Estate financial information
Life Steward does not collect or store these documents.
Common issues
- Applications have time limits after the funeral: check early even if unsure of eligibility.
Official sources
- Veterans Affairs Canada: Funeral and burial assistance (Official government source)
Last reviewed 2026-07-10
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