Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemeteries

Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemeteries: Free Burial for Veterans

Wisconsin operates three state veterans memorial cemeteries (King, Union Grove/Spooner area, and Spooner) offering free burial for eligible veterans.

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Last checked: 2026-05-21

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Wisconsin operates three state veterans memorial cemeteries (King, Union Grove/Spooner area, and Spooner) offering free burial for eligible veterans. Spouses and dependent children of eligible veterans can also be buried there for a fee. Wisconsin state residency is no longer required.

Restrictions

No interment fee for the eligible veteran (private burial vault extra). Spouse/dependent child fees apply (currently $1,700 interment / $978 cremains). Surviving spouses who remarry retain burial eligibility. Veterans can pre-register at MyWisVets.com or via WDVA Form 2111. Wisconsin residency requirement was removed effective March 2024.

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