Double funding to the Last Post Fund to ensure that all veterans receive a dignified burial.

What success looks like

Funding is doubled to the Last Post Fund, and more families qualify for a burial or marking benefit when a Veteran dies.

Government's narrative on progress

The government enhanced the Funeral and Burial Program in October 2016 so that more families can qualify for financial support for the funeral and burial of a recently deceased Veteran. The program is delivered by the Last Post Fund Corporation. The government nearly tripled the survivor estate exemption from approximately $12,000 to $35,200 so that more people can access this support in their time of need, and this amount is indexed annually.

Note: this is the government's own description, not an independent assessment.