Veterans Can Now Plan Burials Easier with Updated VA Forms
Published Date: 2/13/2026
Notice
Summary
The VA’s National Cemetery Administration is updating its form for veterans and service members who want to plan their burial in a VA national cemetery ahead of time. More people are using this form, so the paperwork and costs have gone up a bit. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until March 16, 2026, to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Pre-Need VA Burial Form
If you are a veteran or service member, you can use VA Form 40-10007 to determine your eligibility for burial in a VA national cemetery before you need it. The form is a one-time submission intended for pre-need planning.
Time Burden: 20 Minutes Each
If you fill out the NCA PreNeed Burial Planning form, the VA estimates the average time is 20 minutes per respondent and the response is one time. The agency estimates 50,000 respondents annually, for a total annual burden of 16,667 hours.
Respondent Cost Increased
The VA reports the aggregate cost to respondents rose from $442,558 (previous approval) to $524,667, an increase of $82,109, due to more respondents and a higher hourly wage rate.
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