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Map of Cemeteries in South Dakota
National Cemeteries in South Dakota
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 South Dakota.
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Black Hills National Cemetery
20901 Pleasant Valley Dr Sturgis, SD 57785 Burial Space: Open |
Phone: 605-347-3830 Fax: 605-702-5873 |
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Fort Meade National Cemetery
Old Stone Rd Sturgis, SD 57785 Burial Space: Closed |
Phone: 605-347-3830 Fax: 605-702-5873 |
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Hot Springs National Cemetery
Cemetery Access Rd Hot Springs, SD 57747 Burial Space: Closed |
Phone: 605-347-3830 Fax: 605-702-5873 |
VA Grant-Funded Cemeteries in South Dakota
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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South Dakota Veterans Cemetery
25965 477th Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Burial Space: Open VA Grant-Funded: Yes |
Contact: Erin Brown, Director Phone: 605-277-8094 |
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Akicita Owicahe Lakota Freedom Veterans Cemetery
202-35 BIA 2 Kyle, SD 57752 Burial Space: Open VA Grant-Funded: Yes |
Phone: 605-455-1497 |
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Sicangu Akicita Owicahe Veterans Cemetery
27404 U.S. Hwy 83 White River, SD 57579 Burial Space: Open VA Grant-Funded: Yes |
Phone: 606-747-2593 |
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Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Veterans Cemetery
453851 BIA 10 Sisseton, SD 57262 Burial Space: Open VA Grant-Funded: Yes |
Contact: Gabe Fischer, Cemetery Director Geri Opsal, Veterans Service Office, Tribal Veterans Service Officer Phone: 605-698-3388 |
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.
