On July 22, 2013, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder announced an innovative new online pre-registration form which will allow veterans and their families to be pre-approved for burial in the state veterans cemeteries. Here is the link to the full story - news.tn.gov/node/11076 “Our goal is to do all we can to assist and support veterans and their families,” Haslam said. “This online resource is a proactive and efficient way to offer them assistance before they face a crisis situation when delays can add to the trauma of loss.” Veterans and their families can complete the online form which is submitted securely to their preferred state veterans cemetery, then mail their discharge papers to complete the application process. Cemetery personnel will use the discharge papers to confirm burial eligibility and will mail a formal response to the veteran or dependent within four to six weeks. Documentation will be archived digitally to ensure authorized cemetery staff can quickly access the information when the veteran or relative passes away to provide immediate assistance. The process does not reserve a specific plot, but will ensure the eligibility process is completed before time of death. For more information regarding pre-registration for burial at the State Veterans Cemeteries visit tn.gov/veteran/burial_elg.shtml You will need to click on the individual cemetery out of the four listed that you want to pre-register for.
Posted on: Fri, 09 Aug 2013 13:38:30 +0000
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