Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemeteries (MS Veterans Memorial Cemeteries)
Mississippi operates two state veterans cemeteries, in Newton and Kilmichael, offering casket or cremation burial for veterans and eligible family members, with military funeral honors and a headstone or marker. Under the state's Burial Equity Act the cost is about $950 per person, plus about $115 for a cremation niche or about $445 for a ground burial.
Who it is for
Veterans discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, and their spouses and eligible dependents. As of July 1, 2024, certain National Guard members and Reservists are also eligible under Mississippi's Burial Equity Act. Eligibility generally follows the same rules as VA national cemeteries.
Focus: Surviving spouses and families, National Guard and Reserve
Before you start
How you apply: Apply directly to the program.
How to apply
- Gather the veteran's discharge papers (DD-214) or other proof of service showing a discharge under conditions other than dishonorable.
- Contact the cemetery you want to use directly: Newton at (601) 683-2959 or Kilmichael at (662) 262-4232. A funeral director can also arrange this for you.
- Provide the discharge documents and arrange the burial. Payment by cashier's check or money order is required before services begin.
Deadline: There is no application window. Burial is arranged at the time of need by contacting the cemetery directly. (Rolling, apply any time)
Verified as of 2026-07-06. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.