Connecticut · Burial & Memorial

Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery Burial Benefits

Free burial plot, opening/closing, government headstone, and perpetual care at the CT State Veterans Cemetery.

Available to any veteranSeveral thousand dollars

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About this benefit

Eligibility

Any veteran with an other-than-dishonorable discharge. Eligible spouses and minor children may also be buried there.

Covers

Free burial plot, opening and closing the grave, government-provided headstone with placement, and perpetual care at no charge. Accommodates casket burials, cremated remains, and columbarium inurnment.

How to apply

Contact CT DVA Cemetery and Memorial Services at (860) 616-3688 or oaa-cms.dva@ct.gov.

Verified against official source

Last checked 2026-05-05 against portal.ct.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Connecticut state agency before applying.

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