Equip Veterans to Plan Ahead with NCA Resources

The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) invites you to support Plan Today, Honor Forever — a national campaign raising awareness of VA burial and memorial benefits while encouraging early planning.

Too often, Veterans and their families miss out on these important benefits simply because they don’t know they exist. Planning ahead eases the burden on loved ones, ensures final wishes are honored, and helps families access the benefits they’ve earned.

Give Veterans Confidence to Make Decisions Early

When Veterans and families know their options, they can:

  • Make informed decisions about burial in a VA national cemetery or private cemetery

  • Explore VA burial allowances that may help cover costs

  • Share their preferences with loved ones

  • Submit a pre-need burial eligibility application to confirm eligibility and simplify arrangements later

The online pre-need burial eligibility application takes less than 10 minutes to complete and helps Veterans and their spouses plan with confidence.

Learn more and apply at: www.cem.va.gov/veterans-and-families


How You Can Support the Campaign

As a trusted professional in the Veteran community, you play an important role in connecting Veterans and their families with this information.

The Plan Today, Honor Forever campaign webpage offers ready-to-use materials, including:

  • Digital content for newsletters, blogs, online articles, emails, or websites

  • Downloadable infosheets and flyers on pre-need burial eligibility and options

  • Outreach toolkits with talking points, social media content, and digital posters

You can use these resources in printed handouts, online posts, community events, or one-on-one conversations.

Explore all campaign materials here: Plan Today, Honor Forever


Help Veterans Plan Today, So We Can Honor Them Forever

Your support ensures Veterans receive the recognition and dignity they deserve. By sharing these resources and encouraging early planning, you help Veterans and families honor their service — now and for generations to come.


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