Military Veterans Act, 2011 (Act No. 18 of 2011)

Regulations

Regulations for the implementation of the Burial Support, 2025

5. Reimbursement of burial costs

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(1)The Department may, on application in accordance with regulation 5, but subject to regulation 7(7) and regulation 7(8), reimburse any person who incurred costs in respect of the burial of a Military Veteran.

 

(2)In cases where  the  Department  cannot  pay upfront for  prescribed  burial costs, complete documentation should be provided so that a commitment letter can be issued to the family's chosen service provider.

 

(3)A person who applies to the Department for the reimbursement of burial costs must submit written proof to the Department of the actual burial costs incurred by him or her.