Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery (RI Veterans Cemetery)
The state veterans cemetery in Exeter, where burial for eligible veterans is provided at no cost. Spouses and dependent children may also be buried there, though burials for spouses and dependents may involve fees.
Who it is for
Veterans with honorable service who earned a campaign or expeditionary medal, completed 2 or more years of active-duty peacetime service, served 20 or more years in the National Guard or Reserve, or meet the other listed service conditions, plus their eligible spouses and dependent children.
Focus: Surviving spouses and families
Before you start
How you apply: Apply directly to the program.
How to apply
- Gather proof of service such as a DD-214, NGB-22, or equivalent discharge document.
- Complete the interment application online with document upload, mail the fillable PDF form, or apply in person at the cemetery or the Warwick Resource Center.
- Call the cemetery office at 401-268-3088 if you need the application materials mailed to you.
Deadline: There is no application deadline; families apply at the time of need or can confirm eligibility in advance through the cemetery office. (Deadline varies)
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.