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National Cemetery Administration

 

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Map of Cemeteries in Minnesota



National Cemeteries in Minnesota

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 Minnesota.

Cemetery Information
National Cemetery Contact Info
Fort Snelling National Cemetery
7601 34th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55450

Burial Space: Open
Phone:
612-726-1127

Fax:
612-725-2059


VA Grant-Funded Cemeteries in Minnesota

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.

Cemetery Information (Note: This section contains external links.*)
Cemetery Contact Info
Leech Lake Veterans Cemetery - Cass Lake
16477 69th Ave NW
Cass Lake, MN 56633

Burial Space: Open

VA Grant-Funded: Yes
Contact:
Val Pacheco, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Tribal Development, Tribal Planner

Phone:
218-335-4463
Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Duluth
4777 Hwy 53
Saginaw, MN 55779

Burial Space: Open

VA Grant-Funded: Yes
Contact:
Cory S. Johnson, Cemetery Administrator

Phone:
218-520-0120

Fax:
218-729-1343
Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Little Falls
15550 Hwy 115
Little Falls, MN 56345

Burial Space: Open

VA Grant-Funded: Yes
Contact:
Erik Sogge, Administrator

Phone:
320-616-2527

Fax:
320-616-2529
Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Preston
715 Hwy 52
Preston, MN 55965

Burial Space: Open

VA Grant-Funded: Yes
Contact:
Robert Gross, Administrator

Phone:
507-765-7320

Fax:
507-765-3793
Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Redwood Falls
33752 Noble Ave
Redwood Falls, MN 56283

Burial Space: Open

VA Grant-Funded: Yes
Contact:
Chad Bonde, Cemetery Administrator

Phone:
507-709-4390

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.

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