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Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center
Bereavement Support Group
Family/Next of Kin Helpful Information
When a Veteran has passed away, you may request information regarding burial, financial, support groups, etc. The following is a list of contact information helpful at this difficult time.For financial questions including burial/plot allowance application
- Veterans Benefits Administration
1-800-827-1000
For application for a Government headstone or marker
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Headstone or Marker Application Assistance
1-800-697-6947
For questions pertaining to burial at a National Cemetery
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National Cemetery Scheduling Office
1-866-900-6417
Bereavement Support Group information
- Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center Palliative Care
1-877-928-2621 ext. 24314
Additional Resources on Grief and Bereavement available at MyHealtheVet
Contact Info
Location
- Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center
Contact Number(s)
- 570-824-3521 Ext. 24849
- 877-928-2621 Ext. 24849
Hours of Operation
- Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm