Eligibility for Burial
The Department Of Veterans Affairs has adopted Sections 460 and 461 of Title 12 of the California Code
of Regulations. These regulations establish the eligibility requirements for interment in a state
veterans cemetery. The regulations would make the state eligibility requirements for burial in a state
veterans cemetery equivalent to the requirements for burial in a national cemetery and provide for the
Department’s collection of information in order to determine eligibility.
Eligibility Determination Form
This form is required to assist the Cemetery in determining eligibility for burial in the Northern
California Veterans Cemetery. The form is required at the time of need or may be used for a pre-need
determination. The form is available for download here.
Pre-need determination allows a veteran to establish in advance, his/her eligibility for interment at
the Northern California Veterans Cemetery. There is no cost for pre-need determination, and it does not
obligate the veteran to be interred at the cemetery. Pre-need determination is intended to simplify and
assist the veteran’s next-of-kin at the time of death.
Eligibility determinations shall be made in accordance with federal regulations (38 CFR 38.620) and
state regulations (CCR Title 12 Sec. 460-461).
There will be a $500 interment fee for eligible spouses and dependent children at the time of need.
Associated funeral expenses are incurred by the veteran and/or family.
After you open the file you will be able to type the required information into the appropriate areas.
After filling in all appropriate information, print it and return the completed form, with all
supporting documentation (do not send originals, send copies only) to:
Northern California Veterans Cemetery
PO Box 76
11800 Gas Point Road
Igo, CA 96047-0076
(866) 777-4533