Virginia State Veterans Cemetery Burial Benefits
Free interment at three Virginia state veterans cemeteries for eligible veterans and family members.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Virginia residency
Details
Eligibility
Veterans, military service members, Guard and Reserve members with qualifying service. Eligible family members (spouses, dependents) may be interred for a $300 fee. Generally requires discharge under conditions other than dishonorable.
Covers
Free interment for veterans at three state veterans cemeteries (Albert G. Horton, Jr. in Suffolk, Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia, and Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin). Includes gravesite, in-ground burial, in-ground inurnment, or columbarium niche. Spouse/dependent interment fee: $300.
How to apply
Contact the Virginia DVS at 855-4VA-VETS (855-482-8387).
Always confirm current rates and rules with the Virginia state agency before applying.
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