Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery Burial Benefits
Free burial, government headstone, and perpetual care at the Middletown State Veterans Cemetery for eligible veterans and family.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Connecticut residency
Details
Overview
Eligibility (per CT DVA Cemetery and Memorial Services page): Burial in the State Veterans Cemetery is reserved for eligible veterans (other-than-dishonorable discharge), their spouses, and eligible minor children.
Covers
Connecticut provides burial at no cost to eligible veterans. The state supplies government grave markers without charge and maintains perpetual care of all interred remains. MSVC is described as the largest state-operated veterans cemetery in Connecticut, currently serving over 16,000 veterans and family members.
Location
Middletown State Veterans Cemetery (MSVC), 317 Bow Lane, Middletown, CT 06457. Administrative office: 287 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
How to apply
Contact CT DVA Cemetery and Memorial Services at (860) 616-3688 or oaa-cms.dva@ct.gov.
Always confirm current rates and rules with the Connecticut state agency before applying.
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