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Interment Application Instructions

Veteran Burial Benefits

Eligibility for interment in the Washington State Veterans Cemetery mirrors National Veterans Cemetery

eligibility requirements.

There is no requirement to be a resident of the state of Washington.

Interment fees for eligible veterans are paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs. $300.00 will be collected

for interment of eligible spouses or eligible dependent children at the time of interment.

Casket interments are provided a ground plot, concrete liner, and an upright granite marker.

Cremation interment options are as follows:

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A niche in the columbarium wall which includes an inscribed, granite niche cover;

A ground plot which includes an inscribed upright granite marker;

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A scattering garden where the family may scatter the remains which includes an inscribed flat granite

marker.

To determine eligibility a copy of Form DD-214 or equivalent military discharge issued is required. If the

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decedent is the Spouse or a Dependent Child, a Marriage License/Certificate or proof of dependency must also

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be submitted in addition to the Veteran’s Form DD-214. A copy of the Death Certificate is also required, when

it is issued.

Scheduling the Interment

Upon receipt of the completed Interment Application and required supporting documentation, a staff member

will contact the family or funeral home as indicated. Services are held Monday through Friday between the

hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. The Cemetery does not have a chapel. All interment services will be held in the

Committal Shelter. The Committal Shelter has been designed to provide a place of respectful honor and peace.

It provides seating for the immediate family as well as protection from inclement weather.

Because of safety concerns, graveside services are not available.

Military Funeral Honors

Military Funeral Honors are coordinated by the Cemetery. Honors include the playing of Taps, folding of the

flag and its presentation to the Next-of-Kin. An Honor Guard detail of at least two members of the military is

provided for the interment service of the eligible veteran.

Headstone/Marker Ordering

Interment type determines whether an upright marker or niche cover will honor the decedent’s resting place.

Inscription length and capacity varies for each marker type and are subject to Veterans Administration

regulations. The Cemetery Office will work with the legal first in line next of kin or designee to discuss details

of the inscription.

Contacting the Cemetery Office

For questions or further information, please call (509) 299-6280 or contact the office via E-mail

at cemetery@dva.wa.gov. Mail, fax, or email the completed application and copies of the required supporting

documents to:

Washington State Veteran’s Cemetery

21702 W. Espanola Rd

Medical Lake, WA 99022

Phone 509-299-6280

Fax 509-299-6286

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Updated 3/10/2016

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