To implement the 2012 legislation passed regarding Unclaimed Remains of Veterans, the Department of Veterans Services (DVS) requests the assistance of funeral homes in identifying the unclaimed veterans remains. Please see the following from DVS:
Information on the program for unclaimed cremains of veterans
Letter to Funeral Directors from DVS
Draft Identification of Unclaimed Cremated Remains form
§ 54.1-2808.1 - Disposition of Cremains
§ 54.1-2808.2. Identification of unclaimed cremains of veterans
Virginia Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Email: fanbd@dhp.virginia.gov
Corie E. Tillman Wolf, J.D., Executive Director
Jason Graves, FSL, President