Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Address
301 South County Trail
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 268-3088
Description:
The Division of Veterans Affairs maintains a dignified and solemn military cemetery on 265 acres in Exeter, Rhode Island. Committals are conducted with military honors and memorial services are provided at the facility as well. The grounds of the cemetery are beautifully maintained and include memorials dedicated to veterans of specific wars and conflicts, including the recently dedicated Korean War Memorial.
The facility includes a Memorial Chapel/Committal Building that is available for a service not longer than 10 minutes on the day of burial.
How to Apply
The funeral director usually makes arrangements with cemetery personnel and provides necessary documentation (DD 214-Discharge Papers). A family can make arrangements directly with the cemetery office for cremations only. At least 48 hours notice is required prior to burial.
Services
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Description
The Division of Veterans Affairs maintains a dignified and solemn military cemetery on 265 acres in Exeter, Rhode Island. Committals are conducted with military honors and memorial services are provided at the facility as well. The grounds of the cemetery are beautifully maintained and include memorials dedicated to veterans of specific wars and conflicts, including the recently dedicated Korean War Memorial. The facility includes a Memorial Chapel/Committal Building that is available for a service not longer than 10 minutes on the day of burial.
Hours
Cemetery: Daily 7:00AM-7:00PM; Office of Veterans Affairs: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:30PM
Eligibility
Members of the armed forces and Veterans who have met minimum active duty service requirements, discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. Members of the reserve components of the armed forces who die while on active duty under certain circumstances or who die while on training duty are also eligible for burial, as are service members and former service members who were eligible for retired pay at the time of their death. Spouses, minor children and, under certain conditions, dependent unmarried adult children are also eligible for burial even if they predecease the Veteran.
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Funeral director will make arrangements with cemetery personnel and provide necessary documentation (DD 214-Discharge Papers). A family can make arrangements directly with the cemetery office for cremations only. At least 48 hours notice is required prior to burial.
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Cemetery: Daily 7:00AM-7:00PM; Office of Veterans Affairs: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:30PM
Intake Process:
Funeral director will make arrangements with cemetery personnel and provide necessary documentation (DD 214-Discharge Papers). A family can make arrangements directly with the cemetery office for cremations only. At least 48 hours notice is required prior to burial.
Program Fees:
Varies
Eligibility:
Members of the armed forces and Veterans who have met minimum active duty service requirements, discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. Members of the reserve components of the armed forces who die while on active duty under certain circumstances or who die while on training duty are also eligible for burial, as are service members and former service members who were eligible for retired pay at the time of their death. Spouses, minor children and, under certain conditions, dependent unmarried adult children are also eligible for burial even if they predecease the Veteran.
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
Veterans Affairs; VA; Vet Cemetery
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 7, 2019
Legal Status:
State
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
The Division of Veterans Affairs maintains a dignified and solemn military cemetery on 265 acres in Exeter, Rhode Island. Committals are conducted with military honors and memorial services are provided at the facility as well. The grounds of the cemetery are beautifully maintained and include memorials dedicated to veterans of specific wars and conflicts, including the recently dedicated Korean War Memorial. The facility includes a Memorial Chapel/Committal Building that is available for a service not longer than 10 minutes on the day of burial.
Hours
Cemetery: Daily 7:00AM-7:00PM; Office of Veterans Affairs: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:30PM
Eligibility
Members of the armed forces and Veterans who have met minimum active duty service requirements, discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. Members of the reserve components of the armed forces who die while on active duty under certain circumstances or who die while on training duty are also eligible for burial, as are service members and former service members who were eligible for retired pay at the time of their death. Spouses, minor children and, under certain conditions, dependent unmarried adult children are also eligible for burial even if they predecease the Veteran.
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Funeral director will make arrangements with cemetery personnel and provide necessary documentation (DD 214-Discharge Papers). A family can make arrangements directly with the cemetery office for cremations only. At least 48 hours notice is required prior to burial.
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
301 South County Trail
Exeter, RI 02822
Mailing
301 South County Trail
Exeter, RI 02822
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 268-3088
Fax
(401) 295-8797
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