NC Veterans Cemetery Program
Free gravesite and interment services for veterans at 4 state veterans cemeteries.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Burial & Memorial — North Carolina
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Spouses, Dependents
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- Free burial for veteran
- Where it applies
- North Carolina
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is NC Veterans Cemetery Program?
NC Veterans Cemetery Program is a North Carolina burial & memorial benefit for veterans, spouses, dependents. Free gravesite and interment services for veterans at 4 state veterans cemeteries. The listed value is Free burial for veteran.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- North Carolina residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Former member of U.S. Armed Forces whose active duty service (other than training) was terminated under honorable conditions. Reserve and National Guard members entitled to retired pay are also eligible. Qualified dependents include the spouse, widow, or widower; unmarried minor children (under 21, or under 23 if in approved education); and unmarried adult children who became permanently incapable of self-support due to a physical or mental disability before age 18.
What NC Veterans Cemetery Program covers
Covers
No charge for the gravesite or necessary interment services for a qualified veteran. A burial fee applies for eligible spouses and family members. All burials use government-furnished headstones at no installation cost.
Facilities
4 state veterans cemeteries -- Western Carolina (Black Mountain), Coastal Carolina (Jacksonville), Sandhills (Spring Lake), and Eastern Carolina (Goldsboro).
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: milvets.nc.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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