John F. "Jack" Bennett Fund (Jack Bennett Fund)
Pays up to $380 toward the cost of installing a grave marker for a deceased veteran, for families who show financial need.
Who it is for
Family members of a deceased veteran, or the cemetery or funeral director handling the burial, when the family cannot afford to install the veteran's government-provided grave marker.
Focus: Surviving spouses and families
Before you start
How you apply: Apply directly to the program.
How to apply
- Fill out the Jack Bennett Fund application form.
- Gather a photo of the grave marker showing the veteran's name clearly and proof of the next of kin's income.
- Mail everything in one envelope to the WV Department of Veterans Assistance, Office of the Cabinet Secretary, in Charleston.
Deadline: No fixed deadline. Families can apply any time after the marker is installed, and approval depends on meeting the VA's income means test. (Rolling, apply any time)
Amount: Up to $380
Verified as of 2026-07-05. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.