NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION PRE-NEED ELIGIBILITY
In order to process a Pre-Need determination, the following information and documentation is needed:
The Veteran’s name, social security number, military service number (if applicable), date and place of birth
If married, spouse’s name Point of contact and telephone number
Any military discharge documents (i.e. DD 214) or other pertinent military information.
The information and documentation can be submitted by being dropped off at nearest national cemetery, fax, mail, or e-mail.
EMAIL: http://www.cem.va.gov/cem/cems/allnational.asp
Fax: (314) 416-6352
Mail:
NCA Pre-Need Eligibility Division
National Cemetery Scheduling Office
PO BOX 510543
St. Louis, MO 63151
E-mail: ELIGIBILITY.PRE-NEED@VA.GOV
Dropped off at nearest national cemetery:
Locate http://www.cem.va.gov/cem/cems/allnational.asp
Fax: (314) 416-6352
E-mail: ELIGIBILITY.PRE-NEED@VA.GOV
Ensure you include a subject line with Pre-Need Eligibility and the last name of the person for whom you are requesting the Pre-Need determination
The NCA will process the Pre-Need burial eligibility request and provide initial response within 60 days of receipt of the information. Please provide a current mailing address where the determination can be mailed to. If you have any questions please call and speak to any of our Fort Snelling Cemetery Representatives at 612-726-1127. They are available Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. You can also visit WWW.CEM.VA.GOV/ABOUT/FACTSHEETS.ASP for more information.
