Cemeteries
The following documents are required for burial at the State Veterans Cemeteries:
VETERAN:
- A copy of the death certificate.
- Discharge papers. (DD-214 or equivalent)
- Burial transit permit for full body burial or cremation certificate. This will be provided by the Mortuary.
- Headstone application: This will be filled out by the funeral home or the cemetery sexton. There is a $115.00 charge to set the headstone at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery in Helena. The county of residence will pay $70.00 and the family will be responsible for the remaining $45.00. The charge to set the headstone at the Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery is $70.00 and the county of residence is responsible for the full $70.00. Out-of-state residents must pay the full charge for setting headstone.
SPOUSE:
- A copy of death certificate.
- Discharge papers. (DD-214 or equivalent)
- $300.00 fee for opening and closing of grave.
- Headstone application. This will be filled out by the funeral home or the cemetery sexton. There is a $95.00 charge to set the headstone at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery in Helena, the charge to set the headstone at the Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery is $70.00.
- Burial transit permit for full body burial or cremation certificate. This will be provided by the Mortuary.
For further information call your nearest state Veterans Service Office (addresses) or the Administration Office (324-3742 or 324-3740).
