California State Veterans Cemeteries (Free Burial)
Free burial for eligible veterans at California state veterans cemeteries.
State BenefitCaliforniaBurial & Memorial
Verified September 30, 2026 against calvet.ca.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Burial & Memorial — California
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Active Duty, Spouses, Dependents
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- Free burial
- Where it applies
- California
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
What is California State Veterans Cemeteries (Free Burial)?
California State Veterans Cemeteries (Free Burial) is a California burial & memorial benefit for veterans, active duty, spouses, dependents. Free burial for eligible veterans at California state veterans cemeteries. The listed value is Free burial.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Active Duty
- Spouses
- Dependents
- Available to any veteran
- California residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Any veteran who died on active duty, or served on active duty (other than training) and was not dishonorably discharged. Also service members who died on active duty or during training, and spouses/minor children of eligible veterans.
What California State Veterans Cemeteries (Free Burial) covers
Covers
Free burial at California state veterans cemeteries. Includes casketed and cremation gravesites, and columbarium niches. Dependents pay a fee based on the USDVA plot allowance rate.
How to apply for California State Veterans Cemeteries (Free Burial)
How to apply
Complete form VSD-002 for eligibility determination.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
- Official source
- calvet.ca.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about California State Veterans Cemeteries (Free Burial)
Who qualifies for California State Veterans Cemeteries (Free Burial)?
California State Veterans Cemeteries (Free Burial) is for Veterans, Active Duty, Spouses, Dependents; available to any veteran; california residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How much is California State Veterans Cemeteries (Free Burial) worth?
The listed value is Free burial. Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for California State Veterans Cemeteries (Free Burial)?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify California State Veterans Cemeteries (Free Burial)?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.