Missouri State Veterans Cemeteries
Free burial in one of five state veterans cemeteries including gravesite, opening/closing, and headstone.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Missouri residency
Details
Eligibility
Discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. For enlistees after September 7, 1980, or officers after October 16, 1981: must have served 24 consecutive months on active duty or the full period for which called to active duty. National Guard/Reservists with 20 years creditable service are eligible. Those who died on active duty also qualify. No Missouri residency requirement.
Covers
opening/closing of the grave, concrete grave liner (if no vault purchased), upright granite headstone or columbarium niche cover, military honors, and perpetual care.
Five locations
Springfield, Higginsville, Bloomfield, Fort Leonard Wood, Jacksonville.
Spouses (current; divorced former spouses excluded) and eligible dependent children may also be interred.
Always confirm current rates and rules with the Missouri state agency before applying.
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