Automatic Funeral Benefit Grant for a Deceased Veteran

Veteran entitled to an automatic grant of funeral benefit

http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Series/C2004A03268

Section 268AA MRCA

When a veteran dies who immediately before his or her death:

• was receiving a disability compensation payment at the:
  • extreme disablement adjustment rate,
  • Special Rate,
  • specific disability allowance (items 1-8 only), or
• was a prisoner of war before 1 July 2004 

a funeral benefit is automatically granted upon their death.

Amount and payment of automatic grant of funeral benefit

https://www.comlaw.gov.au/Series/C2004A03268

Section 268AA MRCA 

From 1 July 2026, VEA auto granted entitlements will continue after 1 July 2026 with an increased amount from $2000 to $3000 (not indexed). The payment is made to the estate of the deceased veteran.