Montana State Veterans Cemeteries
Free burial including plot, opening/closing, headstone, and perpetual care at three state veterans cemeteries.
State BenefitMontanaBurial & Memorial
Verified September 30, 2026 against veterans.mt.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Burial & Memorial — Montana
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Spouses, Dependents
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- Montana
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
What is Montana State Veterans Cemeteries?
Montana State Veterans Cemeteries is a Montana burial & memorial benefit for veterans, spouses, dependents. Free burial including plot, opening/closing, headstone, and perpetual care at three state veterans cemeteries.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Spouses
- Dependents
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- Montana residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Honorably discharged veterans. Eligible spouses and dependents may also be interred (subject to fees for opening/closing, headstone collar, and cremation vault).
What Montana State Veterans Cemeteries covers
Veterans receive
cemetery plot, opening/closing, headstone, and perpetual care all at no charge.
Locations
Montana State Veterans Cemetery (Fort Harrison), Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery (Missoula), and Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery (Miles City).
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
- Official source
- veterans.mt.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.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Montana State Veterans Cemeteries
Who qualifies for Montana State Veterans Cemeteries?
Montana State Veterans Cemeteries is for Veterans, Spouses, Dependents; available to any veteran; montana residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How do I apply for Montana State Veterans Cemeteries?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Montana State Veterans Cemeteries?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.