How to apply for Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park (Bluffdale): free burial for veterans
Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs (UDVMA)
Who it's for
The Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park is a state-run cemetery at 17111 South Camp Williams Road in Bluffdale. It is a burial ground for veterans, their spouses, and dependent children. There are no fees for a veteran's burial; there is a small fee for burying an eligible veteran's spouse or dependent child. Options include in-ground urn burial, niches in a granite columbarium, and a Memorial Garden for scattering ashes. To arrange a burial, choose any funeral home or mortuary and bring the veteran's DD-214 or other military discharge papers; the mortuary sends the DD-214 to the cemetery and reserves a date for the service. You can also call the cemetery at 801-254-9036. The office is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Burial for the veteran is free, but there is a small fee for a spouse or dependent child; ask the cemetery office for details. Funeral home costs are separate. The cemetery confirms eligibility.
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Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- The veteran's DD-214 or other military discharge paperwork
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-801-254-9036
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park (Bluffdale): free burial for veterans. 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 the veteran's DD-214 or other military discharge 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.
Related programs
Other help that people in the same situation often look at.
- Supportive ServicesFree VA claims help from Utah Veteran Service Officers (UDVMA)Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs (UDVMA)
- Supportive ServicesUtah discounted hunting, fishing, or combination license for veterans with a 20%+ service-connected disabilityUtah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR)
- Elder ServicesUtah SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program): free Medicare counselingUtah Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), through local Area Agencies on Aging
- Medicare SavingsMedicare Savings Programs in Utah (QMB, SLMB, QI): help paying Medicare costsUtah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Medicaid; eligibility decided by the Department of Workforce Services (DWS)
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