Missouri State Veterans Cemeteries
Free burial in one of five state veterans cemeteries including gravesite, opening/closing, and headstone.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Burial & Memorial — Missouri
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Spouses, Dependents
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- Missouri
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Missouri State Veterans Cemeteries?
Missouri State Veterans Cemeteries is a Missouri burial & memorial benefit for veterans, spouses, dependents. Free burial in one of five state veterans cemeteries including gravesite, opening/closing, and headstone.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Missouri residency
Who is eligible
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.
What Missouri State Veterans Cemeteries covers
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.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: mvc.dps.mo.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
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