MVC - Cemetery Program Information

Missouri Veterans Cemetery
Program

From the initial concept of a Veterans cemetery program, one operational philosophy has remained constant; to honor our Veterans for their service and sacrifice. With that goal in mind, the Missouri Veterans Commission has created a network of Veterans cemeteries so that every Missouri Veteran will have reasonable access to a Veterans cemetery. Four cemeteries are in operation at this time; Springfield, Higginsville, Bloomfield, and Jacksonville. A fifth cemetery will be located adjacent to Fort Leonard Wood in 2009.

Interment services are provided to Veterans, their spouses, and eligible dependent children. There is no charge for any of the services provided. These services include opening and closing of the grave, provision of a concrete grave liner, upright granite headstones, full military honors for the Veteran, and perpetual care. Those who choose cremation have the choice of in-ground burial or placement within a columbarium niche. Pre-registration for future planning purposes is also available for Veterans and their eligible family members.

Eligibility criteria is the same as that for a national cemetery. The Veteran must have been discharged from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable and have completed the required period of service as required by law. Members of the Reserve or National Guard also qualify for interment if they are eligible for retirement pay as a result of 20 years creditable service. There is no residency requirement for interment in a Missouri Veterans Cemetery. U.S. Citizens who served in the armed forces of a government allied with the United States during wartime may also be eligible.

Pre-planning for future burial is available at each of the cemeteries. You may do this by contacting the Veterans cemetery nearest you or by submission of the pre-certification application.

Scheduling of interments: Interment services are conducted Monday through Friday on hourly intervals. Scheduling is coordinated by the funeral and Veterans cemetery. If you have specific questions about scheduling procedures, please contact the nearest State Veterans Cemetery.

Please click on the links below for more information

Eligibility
Information

Cemetery Locations
And Contact Information

Frequently Asked
Questions

Cemetery
Regulations

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