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* HDADSTONE OR MARKER

A government Headstone or Marker will be furnished for emplacement on an unmarked
grave or on a memorial plot upon request of the primary next of k~n. The cost of
the Headstone or Marker and shipp~ng costs are oaid by the Government. However,
the cost incurred in the actual placement of the Headstone or Marker must ~e
paid by the n.xt of kin. When the remains of a deceased Marine have been buried
in a private cemetery, at sea, or have been determined to be nonrecovera~le, the
application will be made on VA Form 40-1330, to the Direc~or, Monument Services
(42), Department of Memor~al Affairs, Veterans Administration, 810 Ver:nont
.~ven'ue, N.~. , *4asn~n~tcr., 0 2C~~C. Then buria ::a~e a a :;a~-'cna1
Cemetery, the Headstone or Marker is provided without appiication or cost for
placement.

NATIONAL CEMETERY

Any member of the Marine Corps who dies while on active duty is eligible for
burial without cost ~n a National Cemetery. Interment and/or erection of a
memorial marker in a National Cemetery is dependent upon availability of space in
the cemetery selected.

Application for a memorial Headstone or Marker in a National Cemetery must be
made in writing accompanied by a completed Application for Headstone or Marker
(VA Form 40-1330) if a Government marker is desired. National Cemeteries are
maintained by the United States Government and located at various areas through-
out the country.

Due to the limited space remaining in certain National Cemeteries, restrictions
have been imposed in some instances concerning the burial of dependents in a
National Cemetery. In view of this, any inquiries concerning the interment of
persons other than dec.ased active duty service personnel should be directed to
the Superintendent of the National Cemetery involved.

ALLOTMENTS

Normally all allotments are discontinued on the date of death of the member. If
any personal financial obligations have normally been dependent upon receipt of
allotments, families are counselled to make different arrangements immediately.
Where a basic allowance for quarters allotment is in effect at time of death and
the date of death occurs prior to the 30th day of the month, the apportionment of
the regular monthly allotment will be included in the final settlement of arrears
of pay, and paid to the beneficiary designated to receive arrears of pay.

If deductions are shown for the Veterans' Education Assistance Program (VEAP),
under U.S. Code 38, Chapter 32, Section 1624, the amount of a participant's
unused contributions to the fund shall be paid (1) to the beneficiary(ies)
designated by such participant under the Servicemen's Group Life Insurance (SGLI)
policy or (2) to the participant's estate if no beneficiary has been designated
or the participant is not insured under SGLI. If deductions are shown, the
eli~ible beneficiary(ies) are to seek further assistance from the nearest
Veterans Administration Regional Office.

3ONDS

Inquiries regb#ding sayings bonds should be directed to the Marine Corps Finance
Center, Allotment Division, Kansas City, MO 64197-0001. -

T~kNSPORATION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

Household goods, which includes personal effects, of deceased members who died
* *~nile on active duty may be shipped at Government expense. Shipment under these
conditions is authorized without regard to pay grade or length or service and is
subject to a 13,500 pound net weight limitation. Shipment is authorized from
the last permanent duty station; from an authorized storage point; or from the
place to which previously shipped at Government expense. Shipment is authorized