Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery Burial Benefit (VT Veterans Cemetery Burial)
Burial at the state-run Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center. Veterans receive perpetual care of their lot, a grave marker, and funeral honors free of charge. Spouses receive perpetual care and a marker for a nominal charge.
Who it is for
Members of the armed forces who met a minimum active-duty service requirement and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, plus their spouses and some dependents. Veterans are encouraged to pre-register.
Focus: Surviving spouses and families
Before you start
How you apply: Apply through your state.
Applications and pre-registration are handled through the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs.
How to apply
- Call the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs at (888) 666-9844 (in-state toll free) or (802) 828-3379 to start the process.
- Ask to pre-register so you can choose your marker type and burial section and complete the paperwork ahead of the time of need.
- Have the veteran's discharge paperwork (DD-214) ready to confirm eligibility.
Deadline: No deadline. Pre-registration can be done any time, and at-need burial is arranged when needed. (Rolling, apply any time)
Amount: Free perpetual care, marker, and funeral honors for the veteran; nominal charge for a spouse's marker and lot care
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.