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How to apply for Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery (Madison)
Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA)
Who it's for
The Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Madison is the state's resting place for veterans and their families. Veterans with a discharge other than dishonorable are eligible, along with surviving spouses and dependent children under 21 (or permanently dependent). For the veteran there is no cost for opening and closing the burial plot, the outer burial container, the monument, or use of the chapel. Families can settle eligibility ahead of time through the VA's pre-need determination process, which removes one hard task from a difficult day. Contact the cemetery at 812-273-9220 or IVMC@dva.in.gov.
Eligibility follows the national-cemetery rules: a discharge other than dishonorable for the veteran, plus surviving spouses and qualifying dependent children. Some items for family members may carry a fee even though the veteran's core burial services are free — the cemetery office at 812-273-9220 confirms costs and eligibility, and a pre-need determination can settle it in advance.
What you'll need
- DD-214 or other military discharge paperwork
- Marriage certificate (for a spouse's eligibility)
- VA pre-need determination of eligibility, if completed in advance
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 812-273-9220
What to say when you call
“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery (Madison). 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, marriage certificate (for a spouse's eligibility), va pre-need determination of eligibility, if completed in advance — 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.
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