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Map of Cemeteries in Illinois
National Cemeteries in Illinois
The Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) National Cemetery Administration maintains 156 national cemeteries in 42 states and Puerto Rico as well as 35 soldiers' lots and monument sites. Please note that there is not a VA national cemetery in every state. You may also want to check the listing of VA grant-funded cemeteries in Illinois.
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Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
20953 W Hoff Rd Elwood, IL 60421 Burial Space: Open |
Phone: 815-423-9958 Fax: 815-423-5824 |
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Alton National Cemetery
600 Pearl St Alton, IL 62002 Burial Space: Closed |
Phone: 314-845-8320 Fax: 314-845-8355 |
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Camp Butler National Cemetery
5063 Camp Butler Rd Springfield, IL 62707 Burial Space: Open |
Phone: 217-492-4070 Fax: 217-492-4072 |
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Confederate Mound
Oak Woods Cemetery 1035 E 67th St Chicago, IL 60637 Burial Space: Closed |
Phone: 815-423-9958 Fax: 815-423-5824 |
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Danville National Cemetery
1900 E Main St Danville, IL 61832 Burial Space: Open |
Phone: 217-554-4550 Fax: 217-554-4803 |
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Fort Sheridan National Cemetery
Vattman Rd Fort Sheridan, IL 60037 Burial Space: Cremation Only |
Phone: 224-610-7296 Fax: 224-610-4625 |
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Mound City National Cemetery
141 State Hwy 37 Mound City, IL 62963 Burial Space: Open |
Phone: 618-748-9107 Fax: 618-748-9108 |
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North Alton Confederate Cemetery
635 Rozier St Alton, IL 62002 Burial Space: Closed |
Phone: 314-845-8320 Fax: 314-845-8355 |
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Quincy National Cemetery
36th and Maine St Quincy, IL 62301 Burial Space: Closed |
Phone: 309-784-0000 Fax: 309-782-2097 |
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Rock Island National Cemetery
Rock Island Arsenal, Bldg 118 Rock Island, IL 61299 Burial Space: Open |
Phone: 309-784-0000 Fax: 309-782-2097 |
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Rock Island Confederate Cemetery
Rock Island Arsenal Rodman Ave Rock Island, IL 61299 Burial Space: Closed |
Phone: 309-784-0000 Fax: 309-782-2097 |
VA Grant-Funded Cemeteries in Illinois
Many states, territories and tribes have established VA Grant-Funded Veterans Cemeteries. Eligibility is similar to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national cemeteries, but may include residency requirements. Even though they may have been established or improved with Government funds through VA's Veterans Cemetery Grants Program, state, territory and tribal veterans cemeteries are operated and maintained by the states, territories or tribes. VA cannot answer your questions or comments about any of these state, territory or tribal veterans cemeteries. Please contact the specific cemetery for information.
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Sunset Veterans Cemetery
1707 N 12th St Quincy, IL 62301 Burial Space: Open VA Grant-Funded: Yes |
Contact: John Wingerter, Acting Administrator Phone: 217-222-8641 Fax: 217-222-9621 |
Cemetery Definitions
Definition of Burial Space
Burial Space: Open
Available at this cemetery:
- New burial of caskets in a gravesite.
- New burial of cremated remains in an in-ground gravesite or placement in an above-ground columbarium niche.
This cemetery may also have a memorial section or a memorial wall. Memorial areas honor decedents whose remains are not recoverable and are not available for burial. (Examples include remains that are donated to science or cremated remains scattered at sea). Please contact the cemetery for more information.
Burial Space: Cremation Only
Available at this cemetery: New burial of cremated remains in an in-ground gravesite and/or placement in an above-ground columbarium niche.
- If a Veteran or family member is already buried in an existing casket gravesite here, and there is enough space in that casket gravesite, the cemetery can conduct a new casket burial of another eligible family member (called a "subsequent interment"). If you have a loved one who is already buried in an existing casket gravesite here, please contact the cemetery to find out more about subsequent interment.
This cemetery may also have a memorial section or a memorial wall. Memorial areas honor decedents whose remains are not recoverable and are not available for burial. (Examples include remains that are donated to science or cremated remains scattered at sea). Please contact the cemetery for more information.
Burial Space: Closed
This cemetery has no new gravesites available.
- If a Veteran or family member is already buried in an existing casket or cremation gravesite here, and there is enough space in that gravesite, the cemetery can conduct a new burial of an eligible family member (called a "subsequent interment"). If you have a loved one who is already buried in an existing gravesite here, contact the cemetery to find out more about subsequent interment.
- Sometimes, a casket or cremation gravesite or cremation columbarium niche may become available at a closed cemetery. If you are interested in gravesite availability for a deceased loved one, please contact the cemetery.
This cemetery may also have a memorial section or a memorial wall. Memorial areas honor decedents whose remains are not recoverable and are not available for burial. (Examples include remains that are donated to science or cremated remains scattered at sea). Please contact the cemetery for more information.
Burial Space: Under Construction
This cemetery isn't open yet for burials or visitation while it is under construction.
Definition of VA Grant-Funded Cemetery
VA Grant-Funded Cemetery: Yes
- Grants are used only to establish, expand or improve Veterans cemeteries that are owned and operated by a state, territory or tribe. Aid is granted only to states, territories or tribes, not to private organizations, counties, cities, or other government agencies.
- VA can provide up to 100 percent of the development cost for an approved project. For establishment of new cemeteries, VA can provide for operating equipment as well. VA cannot pay for acquisition of land.
- Cemeteries established under the grant program must conform to the standards and guidelines pertaining to site selection, planning, and construction prescribed by VA.
- Cemeteries must be operated solely for the interment of Veterans and certain eligible family members (as defined in 38 CFR part 39.2 and 39.10).
- The administration, operation, and maintenance of these cemeteries is solely the responsibility of the state, territory or tribe.
