Cemeteries
Montana Veterans Affairs Division Cemetery Program Contacts:
- Cemetery Program Bureau Chief, Matt Manning (406) 721-2995
- Program Administrative Specialist (406) 324-3742
Montana State Veterans Cemetery Manager (Fort Harrison):
- Corey Stelling Office (406) 324-4793 Fax (406) 417-3301
Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery Manager (Missoula):
- Matt Manning Office (406) 721-2995 Fax (406) 417-3287
Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery Manager (Miles City):
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Kurt Holmlund Office (406) 218-2945 Fax (406) 417-3291
National Cemetery Association
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)
- $800.00 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, or the Administration Office (406) 324-3742 or (406) 324-3740.