How to apply for Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemeteries (No-Cost Burial in Milledgeville and Glennville)

Who it's for

Georgia operates two state veterans cemeteries: Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville and in Glennville. Burial plots, vaults, niches, and grave markers are provided at no charge, and the committal chapel for the service is also free. Veterans discharged under other than dishonorable conditions qualify, along with spouses, unmarried dependents under 21, and eligible lifelong dependents. The family covers only outside costs like transportation and funeral-home arrangements. Contact either cemetery to confirm eligibility ahead of time — the paperwork includes the DD-214 and, for a spouse, the marriage certificate.

What you'll need

• DD-214 or other military discharge paperwork (discharge under other than dishonorable conditions)
• Marriage certificate for spouse eligibility
• Birth dates and, when applicable, death dates for the eligibility paperwork

Where to apply

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemeteries (No-Cost Burial in Milledgeville and Glennville). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need dd-214 or other military discharge paperwork (discharge under other than dishonorable conditions), marriage certificate for spouse eligibility, birth dates and, when applicable, death dates for the eligibility paperwork — is anything else required? What is the best next step?”

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.