Colorado · Burial & Memorial

Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado

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

Available to any veteranFree burial

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About this benefit

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 23 if full-time student) 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.

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Last checked 2026-05-04 against dmva.colorado.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Colorado state agency before applying.

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