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• Update to Burial and Cremation declarations of Operational Service in Afghanistan and Pakistan 2021

  The list of Burial and Cremation declarations of Operational Service has been updated. View the list of Burial and Cremation declarations of Operational Service Signed declaration not…

• Update to Burial and Cremation declarations of Operational Service in multiple areas January 2025

  The list of Burial and Cremation declarations of Operational Service has been updated. View the complete list of Burial and Cremation declarations of Operational Service Declarations The decla…

• Update to Burial and Cremation declarations of Operational Service in multiple areas December 2022

  The list of Burial and Cremation declarations of Operational Service has been updated. View the complete list of Burial and Cremation declarations of Operational Service Declarations Th…

• Burial in a Services Cemetery

  Eligibility to be buried in a Services Cemetery needs to be approved by your local authority. Who can get this You may be able to be buried in a Services Cemetery if you: have Operational Se…

• Determine if someone qualifies for burial in a services cemetery

  Councils are responsible for determining if a veteran — or their spouse or partner — qualifies for burial in a services cemetery. There are two steps to determine eligibility: Get a statement of s…

• Services Cemeteries

  There are over 180 Services Cemeteries throughout NZ. Local councils can choose to set aside a part of a cemetery for the burial of certain service members and their spouse or partner. Find a Servi…

• Funeral Expenses

  Who can get this Death related to service or Qualifying Service You can apply for funeral costs for a veteran if: they had qualifying…

• Expanded criteria for NZOSM for service in South East Asia

  A recent announcement by the Minister of Defence expanded the criteria for the New Zealand Operational Service Medal (NZOSM) for service in Southeast Asia, from 1 February 1959 to 31 January 1974 Re…

• Our work

  We work alongside other government agencies and veterans’ groups to: support those with Qualifying Service — as well as their family and whānau celebrate their courage, comradeship, and commitmen…

• List of Operational Service under the Burial and Cremation Act 1964

  Do you use this list often? The list of Operational Service under the Burial and Cremation Act 1964 changes from time-to-time. To make sure you're using the most up-to-d…