State Benefit·Colorado·Burial & Memorial

Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado

Free burial at the state cemetery in Grand Junction for eligible Colorado veterans and dependents.

Verified May 12, 2026againstdmva.colorado.gov

Who qualifies

VeteransSpousesDependents
  • Available to any veteran
  • Colorado residency

How to apply

Free burial

Apply through the official Colorado agency.

Open application

Details

Eligibility

Same as VA National Cemetery eligibility, plus Colorado residency requirement (resident at time of entry into the Armed Forces or at time of death). Spouses and eligible dependents (unmarried children under 21, or under 23 if pursuing a full-time course of instruction at an approved educational institution, or who became permanently disabled and incapable of self-support before age 21) also eligible.

Covers

Free burial at the state cemetery in Grand Junction, CO. No charge for interment.

How to apply

Contact the cemetery at 970-263-8986 or VeteransCemetery@dmva.state.co.us.

Always confirm current rates and rules with the Colorado state agency before applying.

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