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1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to download the form, ensuring you have the document open in your editor for completion.
2. Begin with Part I, which must be filled out by military authorities. Input the name of the military activity preparing the form in item 1, and in item 2, provide the name and address of the military activity where the form is to be mailed for payment.
3. In item 3, write the name of the decedent, including their last name, first name, and middle initial. Follow that with item 4, where you will enter their pay grade or rank.
4. Next, in item 5, provide the service number or social security number for the decedent, followed by the place of death in item 6, detailing the city, state, and country.
5. Input the date of death in the format YYYYMMDD in item 7. Then, in item 8, enter the name of the claimant (the individual making the claim) in the same manner as you did for the decedent.
6. For item 9, specify the relationship of the claimant to the decedent, and in item 10, fill in the details of the funeral home and/or national cemetery, providing the name and address in sections a and b.
7. Indicate whether there's a government contract for care of remains in effect at the place of death in item 11, marking 'Yes' or 'No' as appropriate.
8. Part II focuses on elements to be completed by the claimant. First, complete items 12 and 13 regarding the disposition of remains and the date of interment.
9. Next, complete either item 14, 15, or 16, depending on what costs are applicable. Ensure you only fill out one of these items.
10. If you are claiming shipping costs for remains, fill out item 17 and provide the relevant details including shipping origin and destination as well as shipping mode.
11. Finally, in item 18, affirm that you have incurred the expenses listed, providing your name, address, taxpayer ID number or SSN, and ensure your signature and date signed are included.
12. Once all sections are filled out, review the form to confirm accuracy. You can then save the changes, download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

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