What Happens to Your Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Membership
Cancel and stop dues
Post
Notify local post
Contact
1-816-756-3390
Step-by-Step Guide
Cancel VFW membership
Contact VFW at 1-816-756-3390 to cancel the membership. Also notify the local VFW post directly.
Ask about burial honors
VFW posts often provide military funeral honor guards and memorial services for deceased members. Ask the local post.
Document Now Checklist
- VFW membership number
- Local post number and contact
- Any VFW life insurance
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Related Guides
Social Security
Social Security must be notified of death immediately. Benefits paid after death must be returned. Survivor benefits may be available.
IRS / Tax Returns
A final individual tax return must be filed for the year of death. Estates over $13.61M may owe federal estate tax.
Veterans Affairs (VA)
Veterans are entitled to burial benefits, a headstone or marker, a burial flag, and Presidential Memorial Certificate — all at no cost.
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