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How to apply for Virginia State Veterans Cemeteries (No-Cost Burial)
Virginia Department of Veterans Services
Who it's for
Virginia's three state veterans cemeteries — in Amelia, Suffolk, and Dublin — provide burial for eligible veterans and their families at no cost for the grave site, opening and closing, headstone, outer burial receptacle, and perpetual care. Eligibility follows federal standards: veterans discharged under other than dishonorable conditions who meet service criteria, plus spouses and eligible dependent children. Grave sites cannot be reserved in advance.
Burial eligibility depends on discharge status and service criteria verified from military records, and family-member eligibility on documented relationship — DVS confirms eligibility, so this shows as a may-qualify result.
What you'll need
- DD-214 or other proof of qualifying service
- For family members: proof of relationship
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-844-838-7838
What to say when you call
“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Virginia State Veterans Cemeteries (No-Cost Burial). 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 proof of qualifying service, for family members: proof of relationship — 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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