I don’t think that is true. I went to the veterans website and all your family gets is a flag and some war disabled vets get a few bucks to help with the cost. If you have other information please direct me to it, I’m doing a living will.
I don’t know where you are from or what’s available in your area but my step father was recently buried at a military cemetary in Bloomfield, Mo. My mother will be buried there too. All that’s required is that you had military service. My step dad was a Korean war vet but combat is not a requirement. No cost either.
Cost for the funeral home, visitation, casket did require payment though.