NJ Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Free burial in New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemeteries for eligible veterans and their dependents.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Burial & Memorial — New Jersey
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Spouses, Dependents
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- New Jersey
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is NJ Veterans Memorial Cemetery?
NJ Veterans Memorial Cemetery is a New Jersey burial & memorial benefit for veterans, spouses, dependents. Free burial in New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemeteries for eligible veterans and their dependents.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- New Jersey residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Any veteran who served on active duty and was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable; proof of NJ legal residence is required. Eligible spouses and dependent children may also be interred.
What NJ Veterans Memorial Cemetery covers
Covers
Gravesite, opening and closing of the grave, a government-furnished headstone or marker, and perpetual care — all at no cost.
Location
New Jersey operates ONE state veterans cemetery — BG William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 350 Provinceline Road, Wrightstown, NJ 08562 (in the Arneytown section of North Hanover Township, Burlington County). General Information: 609-738-2400.
How to apply for NJ Veterans Memorial Cemetery
How to apply
Pre-need (advance) or at-need (time of death) applications are accepted. Contact the NJ Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA, formerly DMAVA) or the cemetery directly. Provide DD-214, death certificate (at-need), and completed interment request form.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: nj.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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