Veterans & Military Families
VA burial benefits cover $948. The average funeral costs $7,848 (NFDA, 2024). That's a $6,900 gap your family would need to cover. We help you close it — starting with a free will kit.
Maximum VA burial allowance for service-connected death. Non-service-connected: $300 burial + $948 plot (VA.gov, 2024).
Median cost of a funeral with viewing and burial in the US (National Funeral Directors Association, 2024).
The difference your family would need to cover out of pocket — unless you plan ahead. Most don't.
Free Resources for Veterans
A complete estate planning starter kit. Covers your will, beneficiaries, and key documents. No cost, no obligation. Takes 5 minutes to request.
Get your free kit →What VA burial benefits actually cover, what they don't, and step-by-step guidance for protecting your family from unexpected costs.
Download the guide →Fill out a short form — name, email, phone. Takes under 2 minutes. Your no-cost will kit ships or is emailed directly.
A licensed agent will reach out to walk you through your options and answer questions about your coverage situation. No pressure, no obligation.
Whether you act now or later, you'll understand exactly where your coverage stands — and what your family needs to know.
Yes. The will kit is a no-cost educational resource. It's delivered by a licensed agent at no charge. No insurance purchase is required. An electronic version is also sent at 180 days.
For service-connected deaths, VA provides up to $948 for burial and funeral expenses. For non-service-connected deaths, VA provides a $300 burial allowance and $948 for plot/interment. These amounts haven't kept pace with actual funeral costs, which average $7,848 nationally (NFDA, 2024).
A licensed insurance agent from our network will reach out to deliver your will kit and walk you through your coverage options. They're there to help you understand your situation — not to pressure you into a purchase.
No. Lifeguard Network is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Department of Veterans Affairs or any government agency. We provide private supplemental insurance resources and educational materials for veterans and their families.
The products offered through our agent network are supplemental life insurance policies designed to cover costs that VA benefits may not fully address — such as burial expenses, final arrangements, and estate planning needs.