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Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Burial at the state veterans cemetery in Madison for eligible Indiana veterans and spouses.

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Eligibility

Any Indiana veteran with a discharge other than dishonorable (state-level rule, broader than VA national cemetery eligibility). Indiana National Guard/Reservists who die while serving also covered. Surviving spouse and dependent children under 21 (or permanently disabled dependents) also eligible. Must be an Indiana resident.

Covers

Burial at the state veterans cemetery in Madison (1415 North Gate Rd.). Each county auditor may pay up to $100 for veteran burial expenses and up to $100 for setting a federal headstone.

How to apply

Contact Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 812-273-9220.

Verified against official source

Last checked 2026-05-05 against www.in.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Indiana state agency before applying.

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