State Veterans Memorial Cemeteries (Free Burial)
No-cost burial including gravesite, opening/closing, concrete liner, marker, and perpetual care at state veterans cemeteries.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- Arizona residency
Details
Eligibility
Armed Forces members discharged under honorable conditions. National Guard and Reservists eligible for interment as of Jan 1, 2024 (a $948 fee applies for Guard/Reservist burials). Eligible spouses, un-remarried widow/widowers, minor children, and certain unmarried adult dependent children.
Covers
Gravesite, opening and closing, concrete liner (casket burials), government marker, and perpetual care at no cost for eligible veterans. Options include in-ground casket, in-ground urn, and columbarium urn burial.
Locations
Camp Navajo (Bellemont, ~20 miles west of Flagstaff), Marana, Sierra Vista.
Always confirm current rates and rules with the Arizona state agency before applying.
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