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The Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC) announced the launch of the new electronic “Pre-Certification Application for Burial.” The new digital application allows veterans and their eligible dependents to electronically pre-certify for burial benefits, submit documents and receive real-time notifications on the status of their application.
“The Electronic Pre-Certification Application for Burial is a way to leverage newer technology, provide efficient and accessible service, and reach a new segment of the Veteran population by offering a fully digital experience,” said MVC Executive Director (Ret.) Col. Paul Kirchhoff. “Applicants for burial will now be able to see exactly where they are in the pre-certification process with just a click of a button.”
Veterans and their eligible dependents interested in burial in one of the five state veterans cemeteries can access the Electronic Pre-Certification Application for Burial by visiting the Missouri Citizens portal at https://my.mo.gov/gsp?id=vcp_preapplication
Users will need to create an account before completing the application. More information on burial eligibility can be found at mvc.dps.mo.gov/cemeteries/. Paper applications will still be accepted, and Veterans Service Officers will continue to assist Veterans in need.
