Burial in VA National Cemeteries
Burial in a VA national cemetery is available for eligible veterans, their spouses, and dependents at no cost to the family and includes the gravesite, grave liner, opening and closing of the grave, a headstone or marker, and perpetual care as part of a national shrine.
The funeral director or the next of kin makes interment arrangements by contacting the national cemetery in which burial is desired. VA normally does not conduct burials on weekends. Gravesites cannot be reserved; however, VA will honor reservations made under previous programs.
Only one gravesite is authorized for the internment of all eligible members of a family.
Visit the VA website for eligibility requirements.
View the VA's website for VA National Cemetery locations.
Arlington National Cemetery has different eligibility criteria than other VA National Cemeteries: Check Eligibility Here.
Burial in NC State Veterans Cemetery
A free burial plot is provided at a North Carolina State Veterans Cemetery for eligible North Carolina veterans and their legal spouse (and dependents under certain conditions). Veterans must be discharged under honorable conditions and meet certain residency requirements.
Visit the NCDMVA website for eligibility and cemetery locations.