Cemetery Burial Eligibility - Veterans
Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces
(1) Members of Armed Forces who died on active duty
(2) Any veteran who was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable (certain veterans must meet 24-month continuous active duty requirement)
(3) Certain United States citizens who serve in the Armed Forces of an allied nation
Reserves Components
(1) Certain Reservists and National Guard members entitled to retired pay
(2) Certain Reservists and National Guard members hospitalized or undergoing treatment at government expense
(3) Certain members of the Reserve Officers’ training Corps who die while traveling to, or conducting, authorized training or while hospitalized or undergoing treatment at government expense
(4) Certain Reserve Components who were disabled or died from a disease or injury incurred or aggravated in the line of duty during period of active and/or inactive duty for training
Commissioned Officers, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration
(1) Certain Commissioned Officers of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Public Health Service
(1) Certain Commissioned Officers of the Public Health Service
World War II Merchant Mariners
(1) Certain World War II Merchant Marines with oceangoing service during armed conflict in World War II
Philippine Armed Forces
(1) Certain Philippine veterans with United States citizenship or lawful alien status who served during World War II
Spouses and Dependents
(1) Spouses and surviving spouses of eligible veterans
(2) Minor children of an eligible veteran
(3) Certain unmarried disabled adult children of an eligible veteran
Parents
- Certain biological or adoptive parents of veterans
**The Secretary of Veterans Affairs or the Secretary of Defense may designate other persons or classes of persons as eligible for burial**
INELIGIBILITY
(1) Former spouses (if not otherwise eligible)
(2) Other family members not already listed
(3) Disqualifying characters of discharge
(4) Discharge from Draft
(5) Persons found guilty of a Capital Crime
(6) Certain persons convicted of subversive activities
(7) Active or Inactive duty for training unless they meet eligibility criteria listed above