Burial & Memorial
Burial in a National Cemetery
Free burial in a national cemetery for veterans, their spouses, and dependent children.
Who qualifies: Veterans, Veterans with a service-connected disability, Survivors & family members.
Eligible veterans (and their spouses/dependents) may be buried in one of 155+ national cemeteries at no cost.
Includes:
• Gravesite
• Opening and closing of the grave
• Liner
• Headstone or marker
• Perpetual care of the gravesite
Veteran eligibility: generally any veteran who was not dishonorably discharged. Some periods of service may have additional requirements.