NH State Veterans Cemetery
Free burial plot and government headstone for veterans at the state cemetery in Boscawen.
State BenefitNew HampshireBurial & Memorial
Verified May 12, 2026 against nhsvc.com
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Burial & Memorial — New Hampshire
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Spouses, Dependents
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- Free burial plot and headstone
- Where it applies
- New Hampshire
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is NH State Veterans Cemetery?
NH State Veterans Cemetery is a New Hampshire burial & memorial benefit for veterans, spouses, dependents. Free burial plot and government headstone for veterans at the state cemetery in Boscawen. The listed value is Free burial plot and headstone.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Spouses
- Dependents
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- New Hampshire residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Veterans discharged under honorable conditions. Post-9/7/1980 veterans must have at least 24 months active duty or have completed a federally ordered deployment. NH residency is NOT required for the veteran. Eligible spouses and dependent children may also be interred.
What NH State Veterans Cemetery covers
Covers
Free burial plot and free government headstone for the veteran. NH-resident Selected Reserve veterans: no fee. NH-resident eligible dependents and NH-resident Selected Reserve dependents: $450 interment fee (covers grave site, opening/closing, engraved headstone or niche marker, and perpetual care). Non-NH-resident Selected Reserve veterans and dependents: $1,050 per interment.
Location
110 Daniel Webster Highway (Route 3), Boscawen, NH 03303-2413.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
- Official source
- nhsvc.com
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 NH State Veterans Cemetery
Who qualifies for NH State Veterans Cemetery?
NH State Veterans Cemetery is for Veterans, Spouses, Dependents; available to any veteran; new hampshire residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How much is NH State Veterans Cemetery worth?
The listed value is Free burial plot and headstone. Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for NH State Veterans Cemetery?
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 NH State Veterans Cemetery?
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.