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Virginia State Veterans Cemetery Burial Benefits

Free interment at three Virginia state veterans cemeteries for eligible veterans and family members.

Available to any veteranFree interment

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About this benefit

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).

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Last checked 2026-04-30 against www.dvs.virginia.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Virginia state agency before applying.

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