Cemeteries
Montana Veterans Affairs Division Cemetery Program Contacts:
- Cemetery Program Manager, Wayne Carlson (406) 324-3742
- Program Administrative Specialist, June Rychalski (406) 324-3743
- Office Manager, Lee Ann Hall (406) 324-3740
- Curt Aasved Office (406) 721-2995 Cell (406) 531-1105
- Kurt Holmlund Cell (406) 853-6963
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 all three State Veteran Cemeteries. The county of residence will pay $70.00 and the family will be responsible for the remaining $45.00. Out-of-state residents must pay the full $115.00 charge for setting the 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 $115.00 charge to set the spouses headstone at all three state veteran cemeteries.
- Burial transit permit for full body burial or cremation certificate. This will be provided by the Mortuary.
Donations for all three cemeteries can be sent to: State Veterans Cemetery, P.O. Box 5715, Helena, MT 59604
For further information call your nearest state Veterans Service Office (addresses) or the Administration Office ((406) 324-3742 or (406) 324-3740).
