VA Asks Vets: Update Your Gravesite Form in 10 Minutes Flat?
Published Date: 8/14/2026
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Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs is updating its Gravesite Reservation Questionnaire to make a couple of wording tweaks and is asking for public feedback by September 14, 2026. This affects about 25,000 people who have reserved gravesites, who will spend about 10 minutes filling out the form once. The change won’t cost extra but helps keep the info clear and up to date.
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