Get the up-to-date va 27 2008-2024 now

Show details

4.4 out of 5

103 votes

How do I apply for a burial flag Complete VA Form 27-2008 and submit it to a funeral director or a representative of the veteran or other organization having charge of the funeral arrangements or acting in the interest of the veteran. You may get a flag at any VA regional office or U.S. Post Office. OMB Control No* 2900-0013 Respondent Burden 15 Minutes Expiration Date 3-31-2018 APPLICATION FOR UNITED STATES FLAG FOR BURIAL PURPOSES PRIVACY ACT NOTICE VA will not disclose information collected ...

Here's how it works

01. Edit your va 27 2008 online

Type text, add images, blackout confidential details, add comments, highlights and more.

02. Sign it in a few clicks

Draw your signature, type it, upload its image, or use your mobile device as a signature pad.

03. Share your form with others

Send it via email, link, or fax. You can also download it, export it or print it out.

How to quickly redact Va 27 2008 online

Ease of Setup

DocHub User Ratings on G2

Ease of Use

DocHub User Ratings on G2

Dochub is a perfect editor for modifying your paperwork online. Follow this straightforward instruction to redact Va 27 2008 in PDF format online for free:

Register and sign in. Create a free account, set a secure password, and go through email verification to start working on your forms.
Add a document. Click on New Document and select the form importing option: add Va 27 2008 from your device, the cloud, or a protected link.
Make adjustments to the sample. Use the top and left panel tools to change Va 27 2008. Add and customize text, pictures, and fillable areas, whiteout unnecessary details, highlight the important ones, and comment on your updates.
Get your paperwork done. Send the form to other people via email, generate a link for quicker document sharing, export the sample to the cloud, or save it on your device in the current version or with Audit Trail included.

Explore all the advantages of our editor today!

See more va 27 2008 versions

We've got more versions of the va 27 2008 form. Select the right va 27 2008 version from the list and start editing it straight away!

Versions	Form popularity	Fillable & printable
2021	4.9 Satisfied (43 Votes)
2018	4.4 Satisfied (103 Votes)
2015	4.4 Satisfied (276 Votes)
2012	4.4 Satisfied (338 Votes)
2012	4 Satisfied (20 Votes)

be ready to get more

Complete this form in 5 minutes or less

Get form

Got questions?

We have answers to the most popular questions from our customers. If you can't find an answer to your question, please contact us.

What is the VA file number?

The VA file number is how your claim is tracked through the compensation system and how documents and other evidence are associated with your file in the VA's electronic database. It is sometimes called a Cfile number. Whenever the VA sends you a letter about your claim, your VA file number will be on the document.

Can you put a flag on a coffin?

The Union Flag is not paraded at a funeral service, however, many Branches keep a large Union Flag which is used to drape the coffin. Where this is done it is normal to place a wreath of poppies on top of the flag.

Who gets the flag at a military service?

The next of kin was appointed by the active-duty members themselves prior to deployment. Hence, there is generally no dispute on who the flag recipient will be. It the next of kin passes away before the military member: The next of kin of the next of kin will be the one receiving the flag.

Who gets American flag over a coffin?

The flag should be removed from the casket and folded into a triangle with only the union, or the blue field, showing. It will then be given to the deceased's next of kin, friend or specified associate, according to the Maine Military Funerals Honor Program. Qualified veterans may receive only one burial flag.

What is the flag on a coffin called?

A United States burial casket flag drapes the casket of deceased veterans to honor the memory of their service to the country.

Related forms

be ready to get more

Complete this form in 5 minutes or less

Get form

Who is given the flag at a military funeral?

2. Who Is Eligible to Receive the Burial Flag? Generally, the flag is given to the next-of-kin, as a keepsake, after its use during the funeral service. When there is no next-of-kin, VA will furnish the flag to a friend making request for it.

Can you have multiple flags at a military funeral?

The law allows us to issue one flag for a Veteran's funeral. We cannot replace it if it is lost, destroyed, or stolen. However, some Veterans' organizations or other community groups may be able to help you get another flag.

Who can use the flag as a cover of casket to honor the dead?

The National Flag may be used to cover the caskets of the honored dead of the military, veterans of previous wars, National Artists, and of civilians who have rendered distinguished service to the nation, as may be determined by the local government unit concerned.

How do I find my VA file number Chapter 35?

1. The file number for Chapter 35 is the donor's social security number. 2. The file number for Chapter 33 is the recipient's (student's) social security number.

Get the up-to-date va 27 2008-2024 now

Here's how it works