Official VA Form

VA Form VA40-4987

Agreement for Burial of Cremated Remains

VA Form VA40-4987 — Agreement for Burial of Cremated Remains is an official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs form. The current version was last revised 1990-02-15. It is 1 page long. Download the up-to-date PDF below — BaseNeed syncs form data directly from VA.gov so you always get the current edition.

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Last revised: 1990-02-15
First issued: 2022-03-03
Pages: 1
Administered by: VACO

Frequently asked questions

What is VA Form VA40-4987 used for?

Agreement for Burial of Cremated Remains. It is an official VA form, administered by VACO.

Where can I download the current VA Form VA40-4987?

Download the official PDF from VA.gov here: https://www.va.gov/vaforms/va/pdf/VA40-4987.pdf (last revised 1990-02-15).

How long is VA Form VA40-4987?

VA Form VA40-4987 is 1 page long, last revised 1990-02-15.

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